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SGC
08-01-2012, 09:24 PM
Here is an article about a new blood test that detects cancer in dogs --

http://www.wearethecure.org/blood-test-for-canine-cancer

Officially Retired
08-02-2012, 11:20 AM
Fascinating ... thanks for the link!

It mentions that the test "isn't perfect" (and, realistically, no test ever is) ... but I would be interested to hear some concrete numbers, if possible (e.g., 98% effective, 75% effective, etc.).

Jack

tasoschatz
08-03-2012, 02:55 AM
More or less, it says that if the test is positive for cancer then probably it exists, if it is negative, no guarantees. Also the cancer has to be at a certain, somewhat advanced, stage, to be detected.
Usefull I guess.