Multi-cancer early detection
FoundationalDiscussed but contested· as needed
What it measures
A blood test that looks for signals from several cancers at once.
Why it's discussed for longevity
An area of active research and marketing in early cancer detection.
Discussed but contested
No multi-cancer blood test is approved by regulators or endorsed by major screening bodies for general use; it remains under study.
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