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New research suggests that updating lung-cancer screening guidelines could dramatically improve early detection and save thousands of lives. A study published in JAMA Network Open found that expanding age-based screening criteria could detect approximately 93.9% of lung cancers and prevent over 26,000 deaths each year. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Detecting it early significantly increases survival rates, yet many cases are diagnosed too late for effective treatment. The study’s findings indicate that more inclusive screening could address this gap. Current screening guidelines focus on older adults with a history of heavy smoking. Expanding…