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How genetic tests and tumor marker tests may be used to prevent cancer.
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Early diagnosis of cancer is crucial for its treatment. Cancer can be easily detected by performing some tests which are easy to do and are accurate. Some commonly done tests are routine screening tests, tumor marker tests, genetic tests, PAP tests, etc.
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