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Screening and Testing
Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures
Lung Cancer (PDQ®): Screening
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Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for lung cancer.

National Lung Screening Trial (NLST)
NLST, the National Lung Screening Trial, is a research study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute for men and women at risk for lung cancer.

Mayo Lung Project: After 20 Years, No Benefit from Chest X-rays
After tracking smokers for 20 years, a large study indicates that screening for lung cancer with chest X-rays does not save lives

Interpreting Laboratory Test Results
A fact sheet that describes the role of screening and diagnostic laboratory tests and includes a brief discussion of factors affecting these results.

Tumor Markers
A fact sheet that lists examples of tumor markers in the blood and describes how they can be used to aid diagnosis and treatment.
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