Blood tests for cancer

hairysasquatch · 04-15-2026, 05:42 AM

Do you trust the results of the new blood tests for cancer? Please answer in the poll.

fulltritty · 04-15-2026, 06:00 AM

Something you need to share with us Hairy?

corndog · 04-15-2026, 06:12 AM

I am not learned as to the proper procurement and chain of custody by a trained phlebotomist.

Heebie Jeebies territory.

What you don't know can't hurt you.

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BostonNut · 04-15-2026, 07:24 AM

I was not aware there were new processes.

I don't see a poll option for that so I do not know how to vote.

ssbledsoe · 04-15-2026, 07:49 AM

...not sure where to start... a lot to unpack here

Lumping all cancer screening blood tests into a single bucket is a pretty wild leap. Of course, social sciences understanding the difference between sensitivity and specificity; common losing battle.

Though, I guess I will say that social scientists are probably better than your average American at understanding statistics. They've at least ostensibly heard those words used in the correct context at some point in their training.

3 stahz

Siberian13 · 04-15-2026, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

I was not aware there were new processes.

I don't see a poll option for that so I do not know how to vote.

Even BNut can’t give it 5 stars and he worships you Hairy.

BostonNut · 04-15-2026, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

Even BNut can’t give it 5 stars and he worships you Hairy.

Oh I did. Only because of the dedication to daily polls.

Bosoxfan5990 · 04-15-2026, 08:15 AM

Need more information.

JeffG1954 · 04-15-2026, 08:29 AM

Just like with Cologuard, the TV ads all mention that false positive and false negative results are possible....so I don't see the point if you can't trust the results.

Siberian13 · 04-15-2026, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffG1954

Just like with Cologuard, the TV ads all mention that false positive and false negative results are possible....so I don't see the point if you can't trust the results.

I’m still debating on taking some pharmaceuticals for the first time because it says don’t take them if you’re allergic to them.

PatchSentinel · 04-15-2026, 08:41 AM

Just need to verify that they aren't from Theranos first.

hairysasquatch · 04-15-2026, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

...not sure where to start... a lot to unpack here

Lumping all cancer screening blood tests into a single bucket is a pretty wild leap. Of course, social sciences understanding the difference between sensitivity and specificity; common losing battle.

Though, I guess I will say that social scientists are probably better than your average American at understanding statistics. They've at least ostensibly heard those words used in the correct context at some point in their training.

3 stahz

It's a simple, straightforward question. Humanists understand the value of asking them in this way to elicit fundamental opinions as opposed to those that are conditional or qualified.

ssbledsoe · 04-15-2026, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

It's a simple, straightforward question. Humanists understand the value of asking them in this way to elicit fundamental opinions as opposed to those that are conditional or qualified.

hairysasquatch · 04-15-2026, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

Hmm. I thought you were above such things.

ssbledsoe · 04-16-2026, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Hmm. I thought you were above such things.

I prefer keeping you (and everyone) on their toes, hairold

BostonNut · 04-16-2026, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ssbledsoe

I prefer keeping you (and everyone) on their toes, hairold

I hate to break it to you but you are as predictable as they come.

ssbledsoe · 04-16-2026, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

I hate to break it to you but you are as predictable as they come.

Not according to Hairy

quackhead · 04-25-2026, 11:42 PM

I heard Erin Andrews is promoting CancerGuard

blackbears86 · 04-28-2026, 07:12 PM

My brother in law who is a physician is a fan of the Grail "Galleri" test.

It's not cheap $900 and you have to take it yearly, but he swears by it.

Stifle · 05-02-2026, 03:26 PM

Are you in the group ? You can receive all the testing you wish but certain groups will hide lie and deny the blood work that could reveal the cause of the cancer.

A Ionic Foot Detox / Bath use to cost $100. Find out what is in your body. You can have this done outside of a hospital. People are trained to do this test and it intimidates the group who have control of the medical field.

GoTribe!!! · 05-02-2026, 07:04 PM

Not after a recent episode of Law and Order

hairysasquatch · 05-02-2026, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GoTribe!!!

Not after a recent episode of Law and Order

Do tell?

Brobocop · 05-03-2026, 09:07 AM

It's better than relying on a patient to tell you various symptoms. Not perfect, but it's better than nothing.

I have to get a blood test this week which among other things, includes a screen for prostate cancer.

GoTribe!!! · 05-03-2026, 11:08 AM

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.p...mpossibleDream

hairysasquatch · 05-03-2026, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brobocop

It's better than relying on a patient to tell you various symptoms. Not perfect, but it's better than nothing.

I have to get a blood test this week which among other things, includes a screen for prostate cancer.

Yeah I have that one pending. My doctor offered it then launched into an extended lecture about the false positives and the problems they create which gives me some pause.

View Poll Results: Do you trust the results of blood tests for cancer?
Yes	9	42.86%
No	4	19.05%
Not sure	6	28.57%
IDGAS	2	9.52%
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04-15-2026, 05:42 AM	#1
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ssbledsoe Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: At least 500 feet from DB11 Posts: 29,997 ssbledsoe ssbledsoe	...not sure where to start... a lot to unpack here Lumping all cancer screening blood tests into a single bucket is a pretty wild leap. Of course, social sciences understanding the difference between sensitivity and specificity; common losing battle. Though, I guess I will say that social scientists are probably better than your average American at understanding statistics. They've at least ostensibly heard those words used in the correct context at some point in their training. 3 stahz __________________ Drew Bledsoe is a better QB than Patrick Mahomes

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JeffG1954 Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 3,265	Just like with Cologuard, the TV ads all mention that false positive and false negative results are possible....so I don't see the point if you can't trust the results.

04-15-2026, 08:41 AM	#11
PatchSentinel Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,286	Just need to verify that they aren't from Theranos first.

04-25-2026, 11:42 PM	#18
quackhead Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CA Posts: 5,025	I heard Erin Andrews is promoting CancerGuard

04-28-2026, 07:12 PM	#19
blackbears86 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: maine Posts: 17,625 blackbears86	My brother in law who is a physician is a fan of the Grail "Galleri" test. It's not cheap $900 and you have to take it yearly, but he swears by it.

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Stifle Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: I've met great collectors throughout MI and N. Indiana / CHI. Posts: 9,678 Stifle	Are you in the group ? You can receive all the testing you wish but certain groups will hide lie and deny the blood work that could reveal the cause of the cancer. A Ionic Foot Detox / Bath use to cost $100. Find out what is in your body. You can have this done outside of a hospital. People are trained to do this test and it intimidates the group who have control of the medical field. Last edited by Stifle; 05-02-2026 at 04:41 PM.

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05-03-2026, 09:07 AM	#23
Brobocop Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 14,214 brobocop2	It's better than relying on a patient to tell you various symptoms. Not perfect, but it's better than nothing. I have to get a blood test this week which among other things, includes a screen for prostate cancer.

05-03-2026, 11:08 AM	#24
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