Does OncoK9 determine the location of the cancer?

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• How early can OncoK9 detect cancer?

  OncoK9 has been designed to detect cancer-associated genomic alterations that are present even in very early-stage cancers. As a result, OncoK9 may detect cancer early, while it is still localized to the primary site and can be treated with curative ...

• What types of cancer does OncoK9 detect?

  OncoK9 is a multi-cancer early detection test meaning it detects multiple classes of genomic alterations associated with a wide variety of cancers. You can view a list here of cancer types that OncoK9 has been shown to detect, in the validation ...

• Does OncoK9 detect the type of cancer a patient has?

  OncoK9 looks for cancer-associated genomic alterations in a sample. If these are found, a Cancer Signal Detected report is issued. Samples in which no cancer-associated genomic alterations are identified are reported as Cancer Signal Not Detected. ...

• What do I do when the OncoK9 test result is Cancer Signal Not Detected and the clinical picture and follow up diagnostic workup suggest the presence of cancer?

  OncoK9 does not detect cancer each time cancer is present. As with all tests, false negative results will occur. Each case should be managed by the veterinarian taking all available clinical information into account, including details related to the ...

• How often should OncoK9 be used as a cancer screening test?

  OncoK9 is designed to fit in easily with the current paradigm of care, where most dogs are seeing their veterinarian on an annual basis. Screening using OncoK9 should be performed at regular intervals over time, with the goal of identifying cancer ...