A new study published out of Sweden shows that the human nose may be able to detect an early-stage lung cancer. The exhaled breath of people with doubtful lung lesions that were detected on CT scans was tested by researchers. The breath was tested for levels of four cancer-specific volatile compound, called "carbonyls." Elevated levels of three of the four carbonyls were prognostic of lung … [Read more...]
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