
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Dec 4, 2024 · Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — …
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be …
Dec 4, 2024 · In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman. In a study of 107 pregnant women whose test results were unusual, 52 were...
This Common Prenatal Test Can Reveal Hidden Maternal Cancer
According to a new analysis, a cell-free DNA screening to test for chromosomal disorders can also reveal undetected cancer in the person carrying the child. In a study of patients whose tests yielded puzzling results, nearly half were harboring secret cancers.
Prenatal Blood Tests Sometimes Hint at Cancer in Moms-to-Be
Dec 5, 2024 · Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman.
Unusual genetic results in prenatal tests can also flag cancers
Dec 4, 2024 · But a routine prenatal test for chromosomal abnormalities in the developing baby can, in rare cases, also turn up a surprising variety of preexisting maternal cancers, a study published today in The New England Journal of Medicine finds.
When Prenatal DNA Tests Point to Cancer - National Cancer …
May 17, 2023 · In pregnant people, blood tests that analyze bits of DNA from the fetus to find an abnormal number of chromosomes, or aneuploidy, are routinely performed. In some cases, these tests find aneuploidy in maternal DNA, identifying potential cancers.
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Dec 5, 2024 · A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed that cell-free DNA sequencing tests, commonly used during pregnancy to detect fetal abnormalities, can also identify early signs of cancer in pregnant women.
Prenatal blood test can help detect cancer in pregnant women
Dec 5, 2024 · Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected: hints of a hidden...
Prenatal Blood Tests for Baby Are Spotting Cancers in Moms-to-Be
Dec 6, 2024 · A new study says yes: Scientists report they discovered cancer in nearly half (48%) of expecting mothers with abnormal results on the blood test, known as a prenatal cell-free DNA test.
Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Dec 4, 2024 · A study shows blood tests that check for fetal disorders can sometimes hint at cancer in pregnant women. Cancer was diagnosed in half of the study participants whose blood tests suggested cancer.