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For patients with non-small-cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor mutations

L858R Mutation in Circulating Free DNA Is Prognostic in NSCLC

HealthDay.com - Mar 2, 2015

L858R mutation in tumor tissue or cfDNA is marker of shorter overall, progression-free survival

Use of the American College of Radiology Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System classification system for low-dose computed tomography can reduce the false-positive result rate but also decreases sensitivity

Lung-RADS Criteria Can Reduce False-Positive Result Rate

HealthDay.com - Feb 10, 2015

Reduction in false-positive result rate, but reduction in sensitivity also observed

Lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the leading cancer killer of women in developed countries

Lung Cancer Now Leads Cancer Mortality in Developed Nations

HealthDay.com - Feb 4, 2015

Leading cancer killer of American women for many years

An experimental test which checks sputum for three microRNA biomarkers of lung cancer was able to distinguish early-stage lung cancer from noncancerous nodules the majority of the time

Sputum Biomarkers May Help ID Malignant Lung Nodules

HealthDay.com - Jan 16, 2015

More than 80 percent correct in ID of cancerous nodules, but accuracy still needs improving

Lung Cancer Incidence Down at Higher Altitudes

HealthDay.com - Jan 13, 2015

Lower oxygen levels may play a role in study findings, researchers say

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