Clinical laboratory tests play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and
treatment of many diseases including Cancer. Laboratory tests are provided to
patients in connection with their chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and technicians, also known as Medical Technologists
and technicians, perform most of these tests. They examine and analyze blood
and other body fluids utilizing State of the art equipment to provide a vast
volume of information to enable your physicians to prescribe the appropriate
treatments and/or preventive measures to ensure the best therapy for you.
Advances in Laboratory Testing are continually occurring to enhance the early
detection of many types of cancer. Along with detecting cancer, these tests
will monitor the response of the therapy given and determine effective treatment
options for you. |
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