Researchers have come up with a new blood testing technology called GEMINI (Genome-wide Mutational Incidence for Non-Invasive Detection of Cancer). This technology utilizes genome-wide sequencing of single molecules of DNA along with…
Tag: Lung Cancer Tests
A Drop of Blood Can Detect Early Stage Lung Cancer
As per the study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers, a predictive model can work to detect early-stage lung cancer from a drop of blood. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of…
Open Pleural Biopsy to Remove Mesothelioma, a Type of Lung Tumor
An open pleural biopsy is a process to remove and then examine the tissue that lines the inside of chest. A cut is made to access the lung and a piece of…
Study: Proteomic Test to Identify ICI Response among Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in USA and new studies continue to conduct to help patients in successfully recovering from the disease. According to a new…
Novel AI Blood Testing Capable of Identifying Lung Cancer with 90% Accuracy
Lung cancer claims over 2 million lives worldwide each year and is the most common cause of cancer death. A new artificial intelligence blood testing technology has been developed by researchers at…
Genetic Testing for Lung Cancer – Why is It Important?
Genetic mutations play an important role in the development of lung cancer. Genetic testing helps in identifying specific genetic changes in the tumor cells that might be get treated with targeted therapies….
An Introduction to Lung Cancer Biomarker Testing
What is Biomarker Testing? Lung cancer treatment includes a number of targeted therapies and driver mutations as well as immunotherapy to provide substantial benefits to the patients. To help doctors know the…
Use of Biomarker Tests for Lung Cancer Patients Shows Wide Variation
A new study from Netherlands has shown that biomarker testing to predict treatment response in non-small cell lung cancer varied widely in terms of costs and tests involved. The study has been…
New EarlyCDT-Lung Blood Test for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Thanks to the pioneering new blood test, lung cancer could be detected earlier. This news comes as a fresh hope for lung cancer patients. The main reason behind the increasing number of…
Guidance on Lung Cancer Screening During COVID-19
In this time of COVID-19 pandemic, a new expert panel has provided guidance to clinicians managing lung cancer screening programs. This statement was published in journals Radiology: Imaging Cancer, Chest and the…
Role of Gaming Technology in Early Detection of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading reason among cancer deaths worldwide. The most common problem with lung cancer patients is that the disease has no or less symptoms in its early stages. This…
Early CDT – New Test for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
The most effective way to get rid of lung cancer is its detection at an early stage. The earlier lung cancer diagnosis, the more are the chances for survival of patients. Finding…