• Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Looking For Participants in Groundbreaking Cancer Study

    • Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Looking For Participants in Groundbreaking Cancer Study

    Cancer rates in the U.S. are climbing, and the American Cancer Society projects rates will continue to rise in the coming years. A new blood test could help find up to 10 types sooner.

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    Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute is seeking participants in the Kansas City area for a leading-edge trial for a new blood test that could tell you if you have cancer.

    The nationwide Vanguard Study—a research trial with support from the National Cancer Institute—is testing a new multi-cancer detection (MCD) test that uses a blood sample to look for signs of cancer in the body.

    KMBC talked with Dr. Timothy Pluard, medical director of Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute, about the study, what it means for the future of cancer research, and who is eligible to participate.

    Watch the full segment below and find FOX 4's coverage here: FOX 4: Saint Luke’s Looking for People To Participate in Trial for Cancer Screening.