Breakthrough Blood Test Detects Lung Cancer Early, Transforms Diagnosis

• UK researchers (UHNM, Keele University, Loughborough University) developed a pioneering blood test for early lung cancer detection and monitoring.
• The test uses Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) microspectroscopy to identify unique "chemical fingerprints" of cancer cells in blood.
• It overcomes limitations of current methods by quickly and accurately detecting even single cancer cells, improving diagnosis speed.
• A study of 1,814 people utilized AI algorithms to classify lung cancer into types like LUAD, LUSC, and SCLC.
• A two-step screening process, LungCanSeek AI blood test followed by LDCT, aims for earlier detection and reduced unnecessary scans.

Why It Matters: New AI-powered blood test offers a faster, more accurate way to detect and monitor lung cancer early.