what blood test indicates active cancer in body
Examples of blood tests used to diagnose cancer include: Complete blood count (CBC). This common blood test measures the amount of various types of blood cells in a sample of your blood. Blood cancers may be detected using this test if too many or too few of a type of blood cell or abnormal cells are found. A bone marrow biopsy may help confirm a diagnosis of a blood cancer.
CA125 levels (see above) can also indicate cancer of the reproductive system including the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. 1  DR-70 is a simple blood test - (See above). 2  Pap Smears/PAPNET - examine cells from the mucous membrane of the cervix for pre-cancerous changes in cells.
T/Tn Antigen Test developed by Dr. Georg Springer can detect the majority of cancers before any biopsy can pick up the presence of cancer. The T and Tn antigens are proteins on the surface of blood and skin cells and can be identified by the immune system antibodies.