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‹ Fri · 21 Aug 2026
Early cancer detection or prevention

Diagnostic Performance of a Multiplex Circulating Tumor DNA Assay for Lung Cancer Detection.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, largely due to late-stage diagnosis. Although low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can reduce mortality, it is limited by high false-positive rates, radiation exposure, and low adherence.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, largely due to late-stage diagnosis. Although low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can reduce mortality, it is limited by high false-positive rates, radiation exposure, and low adherence.

What the study was

Study design
Cohort/Observational Study
Category
Early Detection
Maturity
Validated
Journal
J Mol Diagn

Why it surfaced

Matched watchlist topic 'Early cancer detection'. Study design: Cohort/Observational Study. Score: 8/10 (N:3, R:3, D:1, P:1).

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