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Can routine blood tests help detect cancer earlier in people with abdominal pain or bloating? A new 2024 study in PLOS Medicine suggests they can. Researchers analyzed data from nearly half a million patients to find out which common lab results may signal hidden cancer risk—especially in older adults.
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