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Prenatal Blood Test Can Sometimes Hint At Cancer In Moms-To-Be, Study
Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman.
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
The blood test looks at DNA fragments shed from the placenta into the mother’s bloodstream. It also can pick up DNA fragments shed by cancer cells.
Prenatal Blood Tests for Baby Are Spotting Cancers in Moms-to-Be
Scientists report they discovered cancer in nearly half (48%) of expecting mothers with abnormal results on the blood test, known as a prenatal cell-free DNA test. The cancers included colon, breast,
Prenatal test accidentally picks up cancer in 50% of those with wonky results
In 2013, researchers reported an eye-opening case of a healthy pregnant woman with a puzzling prenatal test result. A routine genetic screen using cell-free DNA—a highly accurate blood test—suggested her fetus had an extra copy of chromosome 13 (Patau syndrome) and only one copy of chromosome 18.
Prenatal Genetic Test Accidentally Spots 'Hidden' Cancer
Normally used to identify chromosomal abnormalities, the test could help detect cancer in people who otherwise have no reason to suspect it.
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Blood Test
Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD A TSH test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your blood.
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Can a blood test detect lung cancer? See if you are eligible for this study on Cape Cod.
Cape Cod Healthcare will participate in a new national clinical research study focused on early detection of lung cancer with ...
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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test' as rep confirms leukemia diagnosis
Harvey Weinstein was rushed to Bellevue Hospital amid his leukemia battle. The disgraced film producer received an "alarming ...
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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized following 'alarming' blood test
Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized on Monday after an "alarming" blood test, the movie mogul's attorney revealed.
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Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital after 'alarming' blood test, his lawyer says
Harvey Weinstein was taken to hospital on Monday for treatment after an "alarming" blood test result that required immediate ...
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Harvey Weinstein Transferred to Hospital After ‘Alarming’ Blood Test
Harvey Weinstein has been transported back to Bellevue Hospital, after receiving an “alarming” blood test result, his ...
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Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test,' attorney says
NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized Monday following an "alarming blood test," his attorney said, less than a week ...
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NIH Study Finds Abnormal Prenatal Blood Test Results Could Indicate Hidden Maternal Cancers
NIH study finds some abnormal results due to colorectal, breast, lung and pancreatic cancers.
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New Early Detection Cancer Test Comes To Cape Cod
Cape Cod Healthcare will soon join a new national clinical research study in which a simple blood test and computed ...
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Harvey Weinstein Is Hospitalized Following 'Alarming Blood Test Result'
Harvey Weinstein is back in the emergency room after an "alarming blood test result" required hospitalization, his legal team ...
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Changes to blood test law after fatal collisions ‘being considered’
Changes to the law over a driver’s blood being tested without consent after a fatal road traffic collision could be brought ...
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