Genetic markers in the blood that can signal lung cancer risk up to 10 years before a person is diagnosed have been discovered by University of Hawaiʻi researchers. The set of 31 tiny markers, called small noncoding RNAs, could eventually help identify people at higher risk while cancer remains clinically undetected.
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Blood RNA Markers Could Indicate Lung Cancer Risk a Decade Early
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September 30, 2026
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Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi have identified 31 small noncoding RNA markers in blood that may indicate lung cancer risk up to a decade before diagnosis. This discovery could lead to early identification of individuals at higher risk for lung cancer. For Iran, advancements in cancer detection could impact public health strategies and healthcare resource allocation.
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