Replies to post #8653 on BioCurex, Inc.(fka BOCX)

[tommyb]

There will certainly be a lot of legal wrangling should someone test negative via RECAF but actually have cancer. But I have to wonder how this would be different from, say, an over-the-counter pregnancy test. Has anyone been sued because the test said they weren't pregnant, but actually were? Seems like a false negative result leaves you no worse off than if you hadn't taken the test at all, but I'm sure the lawyers will find ways to argue otherwise. :-)

[Gold Seeker]

Ted, This test does the identical plus and minus aspects of the test Abbott will do. You have false positives and false negatives as well. For any test, you would be better off setting the RECAF level low or in the case of the test strip, using a minimum amount of AFP antibody in the area of the strip where the results are read so you do not get the false negatives. If you remember that chart I put on the board, RECAF varies for near zero to a high value for those with an advanced stage of cancer. With the test strip, they can set that level as well, using a precise controlled amount of AFP antibody. Since the RECAF test is an assay and not just testing for genetic material, it would be an advantage in testing with a fresh blood sample if there was any chance of the sample deteriorating. IMO, this could be a huge money maker and if the company starts getting money from licensees, they could probably take this test on their own.

As for using this like an over the counter pregnancy test, that will never happen. This will be a controlled prescription item administered by a physician.

[GPKOCHMAN]

TedF: Does anyone think that a test indicating someone DOES NOT have cancer could be more problematic than a test which indicates one DOES have cancer?

I'm sorry but I don't understand your question. This test is a yes/no result test so it says either yes you do or no you don't.