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This $1,000 test detects signs of cancer in your blood

This $1,000 test detects signs of cancer in your blood


Doctors, researchers and patient advocates are excited about a new blood test that promises to detect cancer early. They disagree on whether you should actually use it.

The Galleri Liquid Biopsy, $949, ​​can screen for more than 50 types of cancer. It works by looking for a shared cancer signal in the DNA shed by tumors into the bloodstream. More than 130,000 Prescription-only tests have been sold since Galleri became available in June 2021, according to test maker Grail, a unit of genetic sequencing company Illumina.

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With a penchant for words, Eleon Smith began writing at an early age. As editor-in-chief of his high school newspaper, he honed his skills telling impactful stories. Smith went on to study journalism at Columbia University, where he graduated top of his class. After interning at the New York Times, Smith landed a role as a news writer. Over the past decade, he has covered major events like presidential elections and natural disasters. His ability to craft compelling narratives that capture the human experience has earned him acclaim. Though writing is his passion, Eleon also enjoys hiking, cooking and reading historical fiction in his free time. With an eye for detail and knack for storytelling, he continues making his mark at the forefront of journalism.
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