Galleri: Super-Sensitive Multi-Cancer Test
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•This blood test screens for 50 different types of cancer. Is it worth the $949 price tag?
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The Galleri test can detect more than 50 different types of cancer from a single blood draw.
The test can indicate where the tumor originated from with 88% accuracy thanks to DNA fragments unique to specific cancers.
Critics say the test may be “overhyped,” with some voicing concerns that there isn’t sufficient evidence.
Galleri test recommended for adults with a higher risk for cancer, including those aged 50 or older .
Whether or not you should get the test depends on your disease risk, including family history.
Experts recommend going in with eyes wide open and discussing the possible benefits and downsides of the test with your health care provider.
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