Higher chances of survival with cancer detection in the early stages

Author: NP Jones
 

When the awareness of cancer is so widespread it is advisable to follow government programs and go for the various screen tests that they offer the citizens. It is a drive to help prevent cancer by detecting it in the early stages and treating it before it spreads. There are so many cancer awareness programs and many camps held where doctors volunteer to help the community by performing cancer screening tests.

Lots of public information on Cancer

There is a lot of information on cancer that is available at hospitals, health agencies and on the internet. However all the literature will tell you the same thing, that there is no cure for cancer and regular screening is the best way to stay abreast of what is happening in your body. There are a few factors for prevention such as avoiding smoking, drinking and avoiding eating a few items known to cause cancer. The major source of information will tell you that cancer can strike you at any time and it can affect anyone. 

Nasopharyngeal Cancer Tests

Nasopharyngeal Cancer is known the affect mainly the south Asian community and is a major cause of death among the southern Chinese community. NP screen test is a Nasopharyngeal Cancer test for the early detection of Nasopharyngeal Cancer. It is a very simple test and a painless procedure that takes just a few minutes. An oral swab sample is taken from the throat. It is sent to the laboratory for testing and within a couple of weeks the test results are back. It is advised to take this test regularly once a year for an early detection and treatment of Nasopharyngeal Cancer. This is especially very important for the South Asian ethnic community residing in Canada.

Accuracy of the NP screen test

The NP screen test is said to have a 99% accuracy. The simple test which takes an oral sample from the back of the throat, this is kept at room temperature before it is sent to lab for testing. In the lab the DNA and genetics are separated and tested. This also checks for the presence of the Epstein-Barr virus, which is said to cause Nasopharyngeal Cancer. The Nasopharyngeal Cancer causes head and neck cancer which is a leading cause of death among the South Asian Ethnic community.

Treatment for early stage cancer detection

When cancer is detected in the initial stages, it is usually easier to stop it from spreading further and to get rid of it. The most popular method used at this stage is radiation where the cancer cells are burnt and destroyed. This is a very effective method for the initial stages and is also known as cancer preventive treatment.

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NP Screen is a simple, highly sensitive and specific genetic based screening test kit for the detection of Nasopharyngeal cancer.
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NPScreen, Inc. is the sole marketing agent for Primex Clinical Laboratory. NPScreen, Inc. engages in the educational and marketing of its proprietary genetic test for the screening of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC). An LTD version of NPScreen™ assay has been commercially launched in the U.S.A and Canada on a limited basis.