Are you worried about cancer?
26th February 2025
Are you worried about cancer?
Silly question! Aren't we all?
With cancer rates increasing steadily for many years now, the chance of developing cancer in your lifetime is 1 in 2. That's a scary statistic.
But it's not all bad news and with the advancements in cancer treatments, the number of patients surviving cancer is also increasing and the earlier the cancer is detected, the better your chance of beating it.
There is a new test available called TruCheck™ which can detect over 70 different types of cancer at the early stages and often before an MRI scan would pick it up.
What is TruCheck™ ?
The TruCheck™ Early Cancer Screening blood test is a blood test that screens for cancer by looking for circulating tumour cells (CTCs) in your blood.
It is a thorough check for the existence of cancer in your body, identifying which type of cancer(s) you have, and from which organ they have originated.
It can detect over 70 types of cancer, including those in the lungs, breasts, liver, prostate and thyroid.
How does it work?
A simple blood sample is taken from a vein in the same way that a normal blood test is taken.
This sample is then analysed at a leading UK laboratory to detect the existence of any CTCs and therefore determine whether you have any cancers currently in your body.
Who should have the test?
The test is ideal as part of an annual health check up or for patients without any symptoms who have a higher cancer risk, due to family history or age.
It is suitable for women and men above 40 years of age, who have never been diagnosed with any cancer who are totally asymptomatic at present.
If the test is positive for cancer, it will help you understand where the tumour has originated from allowing accurate further testing to see the extent of the cancer and allow access to rapid treatment.
This article in the Mirror talks through one patient’s journey of having the test.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/i-took-new-test-can-32574639
So book an appointment now and stop worrying about cancer.