How to participate in study on early detection of lung cancer

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How to participate in study on early detection of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

This is partly because the disease is more often found late. By the time symptoms are detected, the cancer may have spread, said Cape Cod Healthcare oncologist Peter Ward.

“It’s more difficult to cure the lung cancer in those advanced stages,” said Ward.

But if it’s detected early on, treatment is more likely to be successful. To that end, Ward will lead Cape Cod Healthcare’s participation in a new national clinical research study focused on early detection of lung cancer with just a blood test.


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