Identification of lung cancer with high sensitivity and specificity by blood testing

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lung cancer is a very frequent and lethal tumor with an identifiable risk population. Cytological analysis and chest X-ray failed to reduce mortality, and CT screenings are still controversially discussed. Recent studies provided fir...

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Main Authors: Stephan Bernhard, Stoelben Erich, Wolf Jürgen, Staratschek-Jox Andrea, Andres Claudia, Klein Veronika, Rheinheimer Stefanie, Ludwig Nicole, Heisel Sabrina, Keller Andreas, Leidinger Petra, Stehle Ingo, Hamacher Jürg, Huwer Hanno, Lenhof Hans-Peter, Meese Eckart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/18