Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung cancer screening remains strikingly underused, with ...

New findings suggest blood tests still being assessed are showing promising results for early cancer screenings, especially ...

Lung cancer accounts for 1 in 5 cancer-related deaths in the United States. While doctors say lung cancer is often treatable if caught early, millions of Americans who should be getting screened for ...

Early lung cancer screening among people at risk saves lives. Why don't more doctors send patients to get it done?

WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercy BioAnalytics, Inc., a pioneer in blood-based detection of early-stage cancer, today announced data from a groundbreaking study leveraging samples ...

Lung cancer cases are rising among younger, nonsmoking populations, particularly in Asia. One-time screening in a study from China led to biopsy-proven lung cancer diagnosis in 1.7% of an all-comer ...

CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the U.S., only 16% of people eligible for lung cancer screening are getting the lifesaving scan, and 23% of lung cancer patients receive chemotherapy and/or ...

Led by Dr. Mao Mao and a multidisciplinary team from leading Chinese hospitals, the multicenter retrospective study enrolled 1,814 participants, including 1,095 lung cancer patients. Blood samples ...

The California Technology Assessment Forum is requested to review the scientific evidence for the use of low dose spiral computerized tomography (LDCT) as a modality for lung cancer screening. CTAF ...

A routine health check leads one Central Texas man on a lifesaving journey, prompting doctors to stress the importance of early screening and catching serious conditions early. In May, Louis Dobin ...