Doc Talk: A simple, non-invasive blood test can now guide the choice of cancer treatment

A simple, non-invasive blood test can now guide the choice of cancer treatment

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Over a casual lunch with an old friend, I was given a mini-dissertation on how our blood groups should dictate the lifestyles we adopt - from diet to exercise regimens.

"I can't eat this," my friend replied as she gently pushed away a plate of flat bread. "People of AB blood group should avoid wheat."

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 29, 2018, with the headline Doc Talk: A simple, non-invasive blood test can now guide the choice of cancer treatment. Subscribe