Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer could be given to 1m people on NHS

'The liquid biopsy detects tiny fragments of tumour DNA in the bloodstream and alerts doctors as to whether a cancer signal has been detected and predicts where in the body that signal may have originated'

#science #medicine #health #oncology #phlebotomy #cancer

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/15/blood-test-to-detect-50-types-of-cancer-could-be-given-to-1m-people-on-nhs

Blood tests may spare cancer patients chemo

'A blood test which can detect traces of cancer cells could spare thousands of patients unnecessary chemotherapy every year. Doctors say half of patients with stage 3 bowel cancer are cured by surgery alone so by using chemotherapy they are over-treating many people'

#science #medicine #health #cancer #chemotherapy #phlebotomy #LiquidBiopsy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65042224

Maybe it’s just me, but I frequently find humor in strange places. I was in a lab for routine medical tests (quarterly blood work) and the waiting room tv was showing informational videos about the services performed at the lab. “The phlebotomist is the person who draws your blood” struck me as funny, coming from a commercial art background. So, now you’re in on my little joke. Back to the sawdust now. #humor #darkhumor #phlebotomy #blood

A sympathetic and skilful phlebotomist is worth a lot of gold! #JustSaying #phlebotomy

As part of my mid-spent middling age, I’m taking a #phlebotomy training. You know. To add perspective? Get me out of a rut?

It’s quite an experience.