Question 85 of 433
Are there cancer blood tests besides Galleri?
The short answer
Yes, and more are coming. None is FDA approved, and none has been shown to reduce cancer deaths.
A second multi-cancer test reached the market in September 2025 at about $690. Its maker reports higher detection for some of the deadliest cancers, at the cost of a higher false-alarm rate than Galleri’s. The trade-off between catching more and frightening more is the central question for this whole class. My advice in Part 16 applies to all of them.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES — Multi-cancer tests: detection varies; mortality benefit is not established.Evidence grade (draft mapping)Grade pendingPart 5, Q85 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.