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New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA

Breast Cancer | Last Active: 15 hours ago | Replies (32)

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@kstar077

What exactly is the blood test called? I am on Medicare and I had breast cancer. I would like to have blood test that picks up on microscopic breast cancer you are speaking of. Thank you

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My predictive blood test is called Signatera.

I went and re- read my post. I don't think it has a name, yet. If it is being done in trials in U.S. hospitals, I assume they would be the top breast cancer clinics, which eliminates mine. From what I've read, it absolutely will be coming. Good predictive abilities seems crucial to saving our lives!

It’s called the Signatera Ctdna Minimal Residual Disease test. I believe they might have an agreement with certain hospitals to waive off the bills or the hospital pays, I’m not sure. I have not received a bill yet. My oncologist told me that they would take care of the bill because they have an agreement with Natera. I’m on my 4th test, so far praise and thank God, it’s been negative. This test is a game changer. I will gladly do the blood test knowing that I’m in the clear or knowing where I stand in terms or recurrences and take the next step in planning my treatment if I know far ahead of time. Ultimately, it’s another tool in our fight against this deadly disease. Thank you for sharing all your information.