Circulating cancer cell detection by a panel of markers and the Lc scoring method can supplement the current TNM staging method for improved prognosis and for rapid assessment of therapeutic response.

• 藉由此四个标的基因及癌细胞载荷量来反映出肺癌病人血液中癌细胞量，可增强传统肺癌分期法，进而提高检测率及快速评估治疗效果。