Tag: low-dose CT
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Awareness Saves Lives: Lung Cancer Can Be Treated
Awareness Saves Lives: The Power of Early Detection Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but a crucial fact often gets overlooked: when detected early, many lung cancers are treatable. Public awareness, regular screening, and prompt access to care can dramatically improve outcomes. This article explores why awareness matters, what…
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MEDLEY Study Aims to Boost Early Detection of Lung Cancer with Low-Dose CT Scans
New study aims to revolutionize how we detect lung cancer early A major new study, currently recruiting across several UK regions, could transform how doctors identify lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage. The MEDLEY trial brings together researchers from the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, Exeter and Nottingham, along with Queen Mary University of…
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Could low-dose CT scans replace chest X-rays for early lung cancer detection? MEDLEY study underway
New study aims to improve early detection of lung cancer A major new study, MEDLEY, is underway with recruitment in several UK cities. The project, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), seeks to determine whether low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans can improve the early detection of lung cancers compared with the traditional…
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New MEDLEY Study Could Push Early Lung Cancer Detection Forward
Overview: A Major Step Toward Earlier Lung Cancer Detection A large, multi-institution study known as MEDLEY has begun recruiting participants across several UK cities, including Leeds, Bath, Hull and Stoke-on-Trent. Funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), the trial seeks to determine whether low-dose CT (LDCT) scans can identify lung cancers earlier than…