Comments on: Improved DNA Stool Test Could Detect Digestive Cancers in Multiple Organs http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/05/27/improved-dna-stool-test-could-detect-digestive-cancers-in-multiple-organs/ Medical and Scientific News and Stories about Mayo Clinic Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:33:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Detecting Digestive Cancers with Improved DNA Stool Test « Daily News http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/05/27/improved-dna-stool-test-could-detect-digestive-cancers-in-multiple-organs/#comment-1535 Detecting Digestive Cancers with Improved DNA Stool Test « Daily News Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:08:14 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1594#comment-1535 [...] to my story of digestive health. The Mayo Clinic announced that they have an improved version of DNA stool testing that supports diagnosis of all sorts of digestive cancers. Here’s the deal (excerpts from their press [...] [...] to my story of digestive health. The Mayo Clinic announced that they have an improved version of DNA stool testing that supports diagnosis of all sorts of digestive cancers. Here’s the deal (excerpts from their press [...]

]]> By: Amy http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/05/27/improved-dna-stool-test-could-detect-digestive-cancers-in-multiple-organs/#comment-1492 Amy Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:46:45 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1594#comment-1492 Thank you for your question. Exact Sciences has licensed Mayo technology related to stool DNA testing, and Exact plans to conduct additional studies required to obtain FDA approvals (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=125466&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1298527&highlight=). We hope that a commercial product will be available soon after FDA approval has been granted. Thank you for your question. Exact Sciences has licensed Mayo technology related to stool DNA testing, and Exact plans to conduct additional studies required to obtain FDA approvals (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=125466&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1298527&highlight=). We hope that a commercial product will be available soon after FDA approval has been granted.

]]> By: Fredrick G. Sweet http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/05/27/improved-dna-stool-test-could-detect-digestive-cancers-in-multiple-organs/#comment-1466 Fredrick G. Sweet Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:26:39 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1594#comment-1466 What is the name or number of the DNA Stool? Is the test Available at this time Thank You Fred Sweet What is the name or number of the DNA
Stool?
Is the test Available at this time

Thank You
Fred Sweet

]]> By: Amy http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/05/27/improved-dna-stool-test-could-detect-digestive-cancers-in-multiple-organs/#comment-1464 Amy Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:01:04 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1594#comment-1464 We are actively continuing this research to fulfill our professional obligation to see that patients will benefit from such a test approach. Timing of clinical tests will depend on regulatory approvals and commercialization efforts. Meanwhile, we encourage patients to discuss existing screening options with their health care provider. Mayo Clinic Public Affairs We are actively continuing this research to fulfill our professional obligation to see that patients will benefit from such a test approach. Timing of clinical tests will depend on regulatory approvals and commercialization efforts. Meanwhile, we encourage patients to discuss existing screening options with their health care provider.

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]]> By: Mark McLaughlin http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/2009/05/27/improved-dna-stool-test-could-detect-digestive-cancers-in-multiple-organs/#comment-1454 Mark McLaughlin Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:51:44 +0000 http://newsblog.mayoclinic.org/?p=1594#comment-1454 What is the availability of DNA stool testing? Can I ask my doctor to provide one? I ask because I have elevated CEA (11) although a colonscopy and CT scan found no evidence of tumors or polyps. What is the availability of DNA stool testing? Can I ask my doctor to provide one? I ask because I have elevated CEA (11) although a colonscopy and CT scan found no evidence of tumors or polyps.

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