Puneet Sharma, Cancer Survivor, Founder of Cancer24x7, shared on LinkedIn:
“When Every Pain Starts to Feel Like a Warning…
A mother shared something with me after losing her 23-year-old son to cancer.
She said,
‘We got so scared that now, whenever there is any pain, we think about cancer.’
Her fear was not only for herself. She was worried about her daughter too. She wanted to know:
‘Is there any blood test or scan that can check the whole body and tell us that everything is okay?’
I think many families who have experienced cancer will understand this fear.
When cancer touches a family, even an ordinary pain can suddenly feel frightening. But we also need to remember:
Every pain is not cancer. At the same time, persistent or unusual symptoms should not be ignored. Her question made me explore an area of emerging cancer research:
Liquid Biopsy
Researchers are studying blood tests that can detect cancer-related signals, including tiny fragments of tumour DNA circulating in the blood. Some liquid biopsies are already being used in specific cancer-care situations, while their role in detecting cancer earlier is still being researched.
It is promising science-but it is not yet a universal blood test that can tell us whether someone definitely has or does not have cancer.
What this mother needs is not more fear. She needs the right information, appropriate screening, and reassurance based on medical evidence. And what touched me most was this: Despite her own loss and fear, she wants to help other cancer patients and families.
Perhaps we cannot change what happened to her family. But we can help turn her questions into awareness, knowledge and support for others.
Less fear. More awareness. Better questions. Better guidance.
That is the kind of conversation I want Cancer24x7 to create.
Disclaimer: This post is for awareness and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Screening and investigations should be decided with a qualified healthcare professional.”
