Multi-Cancer Early Detection: 20th-Century Fiction Becomes Reality

MCED tests are currently being studied in multiple large-scale clinical trials to further demonstrate their clinical benefit. Three of these tests have been designated as “breakthrough devices” by the FDA; however, additional FDA approvals are required before MCED tests are included in screening guidelines.
Early clinical trials suggest that, when combined with existing approaches for single cancer screening, MCED tests could assist clinicians in identifying a broader range of cancers earlier in the course of the disease, thereby raising the likelihood of more effective treatment and improved outcomes. These technologies may also be useful as screening tests for broader populations.

Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/focusonpolicy/105712