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What is the purpose of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?
What is the purpose of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)?
- To obtain a saline wash of the bronchial tree for investigation (correct)
- To collect sputum samples for liquid biopsy acquisition
- To diagnose lung cancer through biopsy
- To induce sputum production in patients with lung malignancies
What is the significance of early detection in lung cancer?
What is the significance of early detection in lung cancer?
- It increases the 5-year relative survival rate to 53.1%
- It eliminates the need for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
- It prolongs survival and improves quality of life (correct)
- It reduces the rate of new cases globally
Which type of liquid biopsy acquisition involves a saline wash of the bronchial tree?
Which type of liquid biopsy acquisition involves a saline wash of the bronchial tree?
- Tracheal aspirate
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) (correct)
- Non-directed bronchoalveolar lavage (NBL)
- Bronchial brushing
When did bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) become a cancer tool?
When did bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) become a cancer tool?
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What is the rate of new lung cancer cases globally in 2021?
What is the rate of new lung cancer cases globally in 2021?
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