The Terry Fox Research Institute study found that the Pan Can Lung Cancer Risk Prediction Model outperformed comparable models in detecting early-stage lung cancer. The model identified high-risk individuals and detected cancer early, saving lives.
A new clinical risk calculator software has been developed to accurately classify benign and malignant spots on lung scans of smokers. The software uses a prediction model that considers several factors, including size, age, family history, and location of the nodule, to predict the probability of cancer.
The Terry Fox Research Institute is funding a $5-million program to develop new biomarkers and treatments for ovarian cancer. The program aims to identify new approaches to diagnose and manage the disease, which currently affects one in four women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.