The early cancer screening Trucheck blood test is provided in conjunction with GoodBody.
TruCheck™ is the most effective & convenient diagnostic blood test available to distinguish up to 70 types of solid cancer tumours. TruCheck’s tests have been validated across cohorts of over 40,000 patients.
When you detect cancer in its early stages, treatment is more effective and the chances of a positive outcome are significantly increased. It also helps prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body.
Our TruCheck™ Early Cancer Screening blood test is a thorough check for the existence of cancer in your body, identifying which type of cancer(s) you have, and from which organ they have originated.
Ideal as part of an annual health check up, this test will help you understand whether you currently have cancer or not, and if you do – where tumours are located for rapid treatment.
How does the screening process work?
1. Book online using the link or by calling the The Berkshire Clinic
2. A pre-test consultation will be booked with a senior doctor to discuss suitability, explore your past medical history and reason for the test and also the risks and benefits associated with the test.
3. If suitable, the blood test will be taken at The Berkshire Clinic
4. Results are usually back within 3-4 weeks with any positive results being discussed in further detail by a member of the GoodBody team
FAQs:
Why is this test so revolutionary?
Launched in the UK in late 2022 after rigorous clinical trials, this test is brand new to the diagnostic screening industry. It is the only test available publicly to check for Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs), detecting even the tiniest existence of cancer from a small blood sample.
Highly accurate, it not only identifies whether you have CTCs, but also where they originated. This means you know where in your body the primary tumour is located, speeding up diagnosis and treatment, and enabling doctors to focus treatment on the required areas.
Which cancers does the test check for?
Our test can identify a wide range of solid organ cancers (cancers which affect organs, rather than blood) including:
What if my results come back ‘positive’?
A positive result means that CTCs have been found in your blood. The test results will indicate the location for the select type of cancers with high accuracy, and in other cancers the tissue of origin can be identified with reasonable accuracy. This means we can tell you where the cancer started developing in your body.
With any positive result, a member of the clinical team will call you personally to discuss your results, what they mean and guide you on your next steps which would include a referral. We have an established patient pathway if you get a positive result.
Does a ’negative’ result mean I am ’totally’ cancer free?
A negative result means that at the time of the test there were no detectable cancer cells for the cancers included within the test, circulating in your blood. It does not mean that you will never develop cancer. For any cancers not covered by the test, no inference should be drawn from a negative result.