Breakthrough blood test could detect over 50 types of cancer — even before symptoms appear

nypost.com ^ | October 21, 2025 | Angelica Stabile

[lowbridge]

A new type of blood test could help detect multiple cancers early.

A team of researchers in California studied a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test called Galleri, which can reportedly detect more than 50 types of disease.

The study analyzed about 23,161 participants 50 years of age and older across the US and Canada who did not have any symptoms.

These participants underwent standard screenings recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force for certain cancers, including breast, cervical, colorectal and lung. 

They also took the Galleri blood test, which is made by GRAIL, Inc., a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California.

The researchers compared the standard screenings alone to the standard screenings plus the blood test. 

Out of the more than 23,000 people sampled, the Galleri test detected a cancer signal in 216 of them, 133 of whom were confirmed to have the disease.

This means there was a 61.6% chance that someone with a positive Galleri test actually had cancer. The false positive rate was “very low” at about 0.4%, according to the researchers.

More than half (53.5%) of Galleri-detected cancers were Stage 1 or 2, while 69.3% were Stage 1 to 3.

The results showed that about three-quarters of the cancers identified in the trial group do not currently have standard screening options in the US

The study also found that cancer detection increased more than seven times when the Galleri blood test was combined with standard screening.

Study investigator Nima Nabavizadeh, M.D., associate professor of radiation medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, stated in an interview with Fox News Digital how he was “incredibly encouraged” by these findings and what they may mean for filling unmet screening needs and detecting cancer early.

[dangus]

Well, the article also said that 75% of the cancers had no approved screening, so if these findings hold up, it will be a HUGE deal.

[Oystir]

There is no doubt about Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

--- "Well, the article also said that 75% of the cancers had no approved screening, so if these findings hold up, it will be a HUGE deal."

So invest some money in their stock (NSQ: GRAL). In a year they went from about $12 to $91.

We only invest in real estate. And have no debt, which is our odd approach to things.....

[Paladin2]

Thanks.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

Note the date at the bottom:

"The Galleri test was introduced at a cost of $949. According to GRAIL, the manufacturers of the Galleri test, some individual employers may cover some or all of the cost of testing.

"Both the ACS and the NCI note that most types of insurance don’t typically cover the Galleri test. This means that you’ll likely have to pay some or all of the cost of the test out of pocket.

"Medicare currently doesn’t cover the cost of the Galleri test either, but a bill on this topic was introduced into Congress in 2021. If enacted into law, it would provide Medicare coverage for MCED tests such as the Galleri test.

"Is it FDA-approved?"

"At this time, no MCED tests have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This includes the Galleri test.

Source: The Galleri Blood Test for Multiple Cancers: What to Know Healthline, March 17, 2023

For recent news:

"The cost on Galleri blood test remains $949. Clinics add blood-draw and administration fees that average $150–$200, bringing typical out-of-pocket expense to $1,100. A limited $799 telemedicine promo code (SCREEN25, valid through July 31 2025) lowers the test price but not local phlebotomy charges. An HSA or FSA card still counts as self-pay."

Text The Pricer, 1 August 2025

[Robert357]

That test has been around for quite a while. It costs about $1,000 and is not generally covered by health insurance.

I contemplated taking it, but after talking to my doctors they pointed out that I really didn’t need to take it and that the other individual cancer screen tests were actually more accurate.

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[wac3rd]

$799 less $150 online discount.

$651 for the test.

https://www.galleri.com/patient/the-galleri-test#block-dual-option-cards-474264