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Dr. Elizabeth O’Donnell - Multicancer Early Detection: A Blood Test Revolution for Veterans?

Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...) In this episode of Veteran Cancer Talk, Ashton speaks with Dr. Elizabeth O’Donnell, Director of the Multicancer Early Detection Clinic at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, about one of the most promising developments in oncology: multicancer early detection (MSED) testing. MSED tests use a single blood draw to analyze DNA methylation signatures that may indicate the presence of cancer. Some commercially available tests can screen for up to 50 different types of cancer — including many that currently have no recommended screening options. Dr. O’Donnell explains:  • How MSED testing works  • Why these tests complement — not replace — traditional screenings  • The Sentinel Study evaluating MSED in veterans  • Eligibility requirements for participation  • What happens after an abnormal result  • Current limitations and false positive rates  • The future of early cancer detection and Medicare reimbursement This conversation explores how emerging blood-based screening tools could reshape cancer detection — particularly for veterans who may face elevated cancer risks due to service-related exposures. To learn more about the Sentinel Study or Veteran Cancer Network, visit:  www.veterancancernetwork.org (http://www.veterancancernetwork.org)   or  https://www.sentinelstudy.com/ Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570714/su...) Veteran Cancer Network is building the resource we wish we had. Connecting veterans and caregivers navigating cancer. Learn more at www.veterancancernetwork.org