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"This is a promising finding that can potentially improve the screening process, improve cancer outcomes, and reduce unnecessary interventions and associated morbidities," says Jussuf Kaifi.MorphoBio/Shutterstock
A blood test may help determine if nodules detected during CT scans are lung cancer, researchers report.
Annual screenings of patients at high risk for lung cancer can catch tumors early and improve a patient’s long-term prognosis. However, low-dose computer tomography (LDCT) has a high false-positive rate that can lead to unnecessary biopsies.
