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April 19, 2026Cancer Research

Abstract LB395: Potential survival benefits from early detection: Development and results of a multi-cancer simulation model

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NANitish AswaniJPJiheum ParkFLFrancesca Lim

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Simulation model demonstrates early cancer detection benefits in diverse racial groups, highlighting survival advantages.

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  • This research aims to evaluate the survival benefits of early cancer detection using a multi-cancer simulation model.
  • Developed a multi-cancer discrete event simulation model.
  • Calibrated model to SEER age-adjusted cancer incidence data for various demographic groups.
  • Modeled cancer progression from healthy state to mortality and included long-term survivors.
  • Estimated benefits of early detection by shifting cancer stages and adjusting detection times.
  • Early detection leads to a threefold reduction in overall cancer mortality compared to no screening.
  • White individuals benefited with a 3.7-fold reduction in cancer deaths, while Black individuals experienced a 1.8-fold reduction.
  • The model's projections closely aligned with individual cancer outcomes, confirming its validity.

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Aswani et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e47220010ef96374d8e50ehttps://doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.am2026-lb395
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