{"id":3355,"date":"2018-07-13T03:20:22","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T08:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/issels.com\/blog\/?p=3355"},"modified":"2018-07-01T20:25:53","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T01:25:53","slug":"fast-diagnostic-testing-may-improve-cancer-outcome-for-many-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/issels.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/13\/fast-diagnostic-testing-may-improve-cancer-outcome-for-many-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Diagnostic Testing May Improve Cancer Outcome for Many Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fast Diagnostic Testing May Improve Cancer Outcome for Many Patients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Early detection greatly improves the chances of immunotherapy for cancer<\/a> and other treatments to have a beneficial effect. A recent literature review by a team of experts emphasizes the importance of patients receiving fast diagnostic testing<\/a> as soon as possible after a positive screening.<\/p>\n

Making the Case for Fast Diagnostic Testing<\/strong><\/p>\n

An interdisciplinary team of cancer experts, led by a group from the University of Pennsylvania, conducted a review of studies involving patients with breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancer. All studies were published between January 1998 and December 2017 and were drawn from average-risk populations except in the case of lung cancer.<\/p>\n

Patient outcome data in the studies provided clear support for the policy of receiving quick diagnostic testing<\/a>, such as a CT scan, after a positive screening result. While the team suggested a target time frame for each type of cancer ranging from 60 to 90 days, they emphasized that there is no specific window of safety.<\/p>\n

Why Time Is of the Essence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Chyke Doubeni, lead author of the review, stated the following benefits of prompt diagnostic testing<\/a>:<\/p>\n

– Reduced mortality risk<\/p>\n

– Less worry and uncertainty for the patient<\/p>\n

– Reduced likelihood of delays, such as changes in insurance coverage<\/p>\n

Researchers will now focus on identifying the data that will allow more precise definitions of time frames for testing.<\/p>\n

Why Issels\u00ae Is a Leader in Immunotherapy for Cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you received a diagnosis of advanced cancer? Our personally developed immunotherapy for cancer treatment programs<\/a> have helped patients with stage IV and therapy-resistant cancers achieve long-term remission.<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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