Study reveals key genetic mutations of nonsmokersINSIGHT: The study hopes to raise public awareness of the potential carcinogenesis of food additives and secondhand smoke, as well as hereditary factorsBy Lin Chia-nan / Staff reporterA team of researchers yesterday unveiled the key genetic mutations of nonsmoking lung cancer patients, aiming to develop early diagnostic tools and precision medicine for the disease. Along with the US Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium, they studied tumor progression of patients in Taiwan and the US, she said. The study helps with the development of screening tools through blood testing, which would allow high-risk groups for lung cancer to avoid carcinogenic substances or behaviors, he said. However, the program has only received four years of funding, which is to end next year, Chen Yu-ru said. The funding has shrunk annually, she added, while expressing the hope that the government would continue to support the program.

Source: Taipei Times July 17, 2020 15:56 UTC