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How Tumor Cells in Blood Can Indicate Early Lung Cancer

Presence of tumor cell groups in the blood may be associated with a bad prognosis in early lung cancer according to a study conducted at the University of Michigan. This finding could be used to initiate additional treatments such as chemotherapy to control the spread of disease.

How Tumor Cells in Blood Can Indicate Early Lung Cancer

How Tumor Cells in Blood Can Indicate Early Lung Cancer

Circulating tumor cells detected in a blood test in early stage lung cancer might indicate an unfavorable disease outcome, necessitating aggressive therapy.

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