Multi-Cancer Diagnosis: Experts Explain How One Blood Test Could Detect Dozens of Cancers

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One Blood Test for Dozens of Cancers? Experts Explain Multi-Cancer Diagnosis Facts

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally, with millions of new diagnoses each year. (Image: Getty)

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News18•24-02-2026, 12:50

One Blood Test for Dozens of Cancers? Experts Explain Multi-Cancer Diagnosis Facts

•Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are being discussed globally, aiming to detect over 50 cancers before symptoms appear.
•ICMR projects a 12.8% rise in cancer cases in India by 2025, with global cases potentially reaching 35 million by 2050.
•Routine blood tests like CBC are not diagnostic for cancer but can indicate abnormalities requiring further investigation.
•MCED tests analyze circulating tumor DNA but are not diagnostic; positive results need further evaluation, and negative results don't rule out early-stage cancer.
•Liquid biopsy is used for precision oncology in India but not yet for mass screening; imaging and biopsy remain gold standards for diagnosis.

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