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Signatera Numbers are sky high and I'm terrified
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 15 5:37pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
This is not correct info. I get the Signatera done as part of my bloodwork. It gives you actual numbers and a scale that shows an increase or decrease.
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As @roywalton mentioned, tests results will either be positive or negative for the presence of tumor DNA in the blood.
If you have early-stage cancer:
A positive result means there is higher risk for your cancer returning. A negative result means that you are more likely to remain cancer-free.
If you have metastatic cancer:
Your doctor may look for changes in ctDNA levels to assess your tumor’s response to treatment.
Read more here: https://ce.mayo.edu/sites/default/files/Signatera%20Patient%20Education.pdf
@mindy514, you're right that results can change over time. It sounds like your team is using
Signatera testing to monitor your cancer. The overall result as well as the trend in the amount of tumor DNA detected over time can be used by your healthcare provider to make an informed a treatment plan personalized for you.