New test could predict lung cancer outcomes using tumor DNA
- Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, with 17,982 diagnosed and 10,053 deaths in 2022 according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare's cancer registry annual report.
- The Formosa Cancer Foundation urged the government to promote low-dose computed tomography for early lung cancer detection and provide more treatment options.
- The government-funded LDCT program detected lung cancer in over 1,000 individuals, with 83 percent diagnosed at early stages, as noted by Lin Chun-hsien.
- Many high-risk individuals still face barriers to testing, leading to late-stage diagnoses, according to Lin Chun-hsien.
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