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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 8 MIN

Blood tests could find cancer earlier; The day's top headlines

from NTX Now · host KERA News

A new study found a blood test could identify cancer recurrence in women months before the standard follow up scan. But Austin-based oncologist and breast cancer specialist Dr. Debra Patt says there is a caveat. She talked through that with KERA's morning newscaster Sam Baker. Plus, Ron and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines. 

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