A study on lung cancer provides additional proof of the value of screening.

Published Date: 22 May 2024

The first study in the UK to show the advantages of lung cancer screening for people of all socioeconomic backgrounds was released by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Liverpool. Evidence from the most recent.

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