Immune system changes may signal early lung cancer risk
A study found immune system changes may be linked to lung cancer risk years before diagnosis. Researchers used blood tests to detect these changes and tested drugs to reverse them.
Why it matters
This may help identify lung cancer risk earlier, though more research is needed. The evidence comes from a study involving prototype blood tests.
Study focus
The study focused on immune system signals that may indicate early lung cancer development.
Common questions
How were the immune changes detected?
Researchers used prototype blood tests to detect immune system signals that may indicate early lung cancer.
Sources
- 'Immune fog' may flag lung cancer risk years before tumor develops MedicalXpress · medicalxpress.com
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