Novel EsoGuard Swallow Test Offers Life-Saving Early Detection
To address this issue, Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton will host a free esophageal cancer screening for the Fullerton Fire Department on July 23. The event aims to promote early detection among first responders, who are often exposed to hazardous conditions.
The screening will utilize the non-invasive EsoGuard test, which involves swallowing a small device that is later extracted. This process takes about five to ten minutes, and the device will be sent for DNA analysis to determine the presence of pre-cancerous conditions…