EGFR MUTATION ANALYSIS ON CIRCULATING PLASMA CELL-FREE DNA FRAGMENTOME AS AN EARLY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER A SINGLE CENTRE STUDY
Background: Lung cancer is a leading cause of global cancer mortality, with approximately 1.8 million deaths annually and a low 5-year survival rate in developing nations. Early detection is critical for curative intervention, yet traditional tissue biopsies are often invasive and limited by tumor heterogeneity. This s...