FDA approves blood test for Colon Cancer

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FDA Roundup: July 30, 2024

FDA Roundup: July 30, 2024

www.fda.gov

On Friday, the FDA approved the Guardant Health, Inc. Shield, a test intended to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC) using blood collected in the Guardant Shield Blood Collection Kit. The test is used for CRC screening in individuals at average risk for the disease who are 45 years of age or older. Patients with positive test results should have a colonoscopy since the test is not a replacement for diagnostic colonoscopy or for surveillance colonoscopy in high-risk individuals. Shield has limited detection (55%-65%) of Stage I colorectal cancer and does not detect 87% of precancerous lesions. According to the American Cancer SocietyExternal Link Disclaimer, CRC is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among cancers that affect both men and women. This is the latest example of the FDA’s ongoing commitment to expanding colorectal cancer screening options for patients.

 

[Elim Garak]

This could be a game changer. Not perfect, but it's going to save a lot of lives.

 

[Shadow]

Approved for ages 45 and up.

They need to start at 30 and up. Chadwick died at 43 and was already in stage 3 at 39.

The earliest you catch it, the quicker you can do something about it.

 

[RickyDiBiase]

They need to start at 30 and up. Chadwick died at 43 and was already in stage 3 at 39.

The earliest you catch it, the quicker you can do something about it.

man....R.I.P. Chadwick

 

[ReasonableMatic]

They need to start at 30 and up. Chadwick died at 43 and was already in stage 3 at 39.

The earliest you catch it, the quicker you can do something about it.

RIP Chadwick Boseman

 

[Elim Garak]

They need to start at 30 and up. Chadwick died at 43 and was already in stage 3 at 39.

The earliest you catch it, the quicker you can do something about it.

I assume it's probably not reliable enough for some reason at younger ages. I guess we will probably learn more soon.

 

[DetroitEWarren]

So they can find it without sticking a camera up your ass now?

That's a much better strategy. People with fear of the pauseworthy activities will find the cancer earlier. That's great low key.

 

[Elim Garak]

So they can find it without sticking a camera up your ass now?

That's a much better strategy. People with fear of the pauseworthy activities will find the cancer earlier. That's great low key.

You still have to have the colonoscopy lol. This is just a relatively reliable method for early detection.

 

[Why-Fi]

the VA uses this already. i didn't realize it wasnt approved

 

[Buckeye Fever]

When my cousin got his done, his wife went with him. The doctor let his wife come in the room and they tongue kissed as the doctor did the procedure.

 

[DetroitEWarren]

When my cousin got his done, his wife went with him. The doctor let his wife come in the room and they tongue kissed as the doctor did the procedure.

Negged. This should be paused with tremendous efficiency.

 

[Belize King]

My Wife’s mother had colon cancer at 53. She’s still alive. Per the medical community, you should get a colonoscopy 10 years prior to the date of your parent’s diagnosis. So my Wife should have received hers at 43.

She was fretting about it due to Tictoc and black people’s statistics, so she decided to get one at 36 (last month). The doctor she found stated it’s too early but if you want it, we will do it and make sure your insurance covers the procedure.

She got it done and they found 4 polyps. We are awaiting the test now to see if they were cancerous.

The American medical industry is trash. Colin cancer, especially in the black community, is starting in our 30’s. Insurance should cover colonoscopy procedures in our 30’s. These processed foods and the environment is killing us early.

To all my Coli Brehs and Brehettes, see you doctor every year. You know your body, so you need to advocate for yourself. Some of these doctors won’t support what you feel. And if you have any family history of colon issues, get it checked out asap.

As soon as my Wife went through her procedure, she told her siblings to get it done asap. It’s better to be sure than late.

 

[#BOTHSIDES]

Interesting for sure

 

[chineebai]

Game changer. Colon cancer is very prevalent these days.

 

[DAT NICCA KELSO]

When my cousin got his done, his wife went with him. The doctor let his wife come in the room and they tongue kissed as the doctor did the procedure.

Breh