Key protein discovery could help with early lung cancer detection and treatment

Experts say the breakthrough could help spot the disease sooner and improve outcomes for patients.

Scientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment which could also help with early detection of the disease (David Davies/PA)

Scientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment which could also help with early detection of the disease.

A study found that levels of a key protein – called TLR2 – in tumours could help predict a patient’s survival chances after being diagnosed with lung cancer.