Blood test can predict lung cancer 5 years before diagnosis
Scientists have identified a 14-protein blood signature that can predict lung cancer risk more than five years before clinical diagnosis. While not a diagnostic tool for tumors, it serves as a risk-assessment method to identify high-risk individuals for earlier screening.
Why it matters
Early detection significantly improves survival rates for lung cancer, which is often diagnosed at advanced stages in India and globally.
Blood test can predict lung cancer 5 years before diagnosis | India News - The Times of India
The article reports on scientific findings from a peer-reviewed study without political framing or subjective commentary.
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