Firefighters' lungs under the scanner: new study aims to catch cancer early
NCT ID NCT04614129
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether firefighters have different lung scan results compared to non-firefighters, and if a blood test can help better predict lung cancer risk. Over 700 current and retired firefighters took part. The goal was to improve early detection of lung cancer and other lung diseases in this high-risk group.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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