How Long Does It Take to Get Cancer Test Results?
excuse me? Doctor, how long does it typically take to receive results from cancer screening tests? What is the fastest and slowest time frame for getting the results?
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Hello: A commitment does not equal an immediate answer, nor does it guarantee a definitive answer. I can only say it will take at least a day and up to a week.[Read More] How Long Does It Take to Get Cancer Test Results?
Understanding CEA Levels: Do You Need Colon Cancer Screening?
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Recently, I underwent a physical examination due to constipation and hemorrhoids. The results showed a carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level of 3.1 µg/L. My stool is hard but there is no occult blood. I do not smoke. Should I be screened for colorect...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: The normal value for CEA is <4, which can be monitored every three to six months or during a general health check-up. (A) Alternatively, a colonoscopy or barium enema can be performed. (B) CEA levels can be elevated due to (1) malignant tumors such as those in the gastr...[Read More] Understanding CEA Levels: Do You Need Colon Cancer Screening?
Latest Advances in Cancer Screening: Methods, Organs, and Facilities
Cancer screening Cancer Screening: 1. What are the latest methods for cancer testing? 2. Which organs can be examined? 3. Can computed tomography (CT) scans be used for screening, or are there updated instruments? 4. Which hospitals are currently offering screening?
Dr. Lin Zongzhe Reply:
Hello! Currently, most cancers do not have early screening tools. A few types of cancer, such as cervical cancer, can be screened using Pap smears. Other cancers, like liver cancer, have clearly defined high-risk groups that can be targeted for screening. However, the use of vari...[Read More] Latest Advances in Cancer Screening: Methods, Organs, and Facilities
Understanding Cancer Screening: The Efficacy of DR-70 Tests Explained
Cancer screening Hello, I would like to ask about the "cancer marker screening" I underwent in early 1999, which could detect only a limited number of cancer types, around seven. Now there is a test called "DR-70" cancer immunoassay that claims to detect over ...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
All cancer marker screenings are considered reference values, and they are relative reference values. Further diagnosis should be pursued in the direction of the relevant markers. DR-70 can be attempted as a reference, but it should not be fully trusted. After the report is avail...[Read More] Understanding Cancer Screening: The Efficacy of DR-70 Tests Explained