Abstract:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women
and is the second most common type in both. It generally has a poor prognosis, with 75
percent of patients being diagnosed at an advanced stage. The diagnostic tools typically
in use are insufficiently sensitive and do not allow for early disease detection. As a
result, finding alternative ways of early and accurate lung cancer diagnosis is critical
for successful management. CT imaging, sputum cytology, biopsy, and bronchoscopy
are example… Show more
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