“10年体检未发现癌症风险”，爱康国宾起诉当事人，谁模糊了体检与看病的边界？

Core Viewpoint - The company Aikang Guobin held a media briefing to address the incident involving a patient, Ms. Zhang, who claimed that her kidney cancer was not detected during ten years of health check-ups, asserting that there were no diagnostic errors or "fake health checks" [1][3]. Group 1: Company Response - Aikang Guobin stated that there were no flaws in Ms. Zhang's kidney examinations, and they have filed a lawsuit against her for spreading false information, which has been accepted by the court [3][7]. - The founder and CEO, Zhang Ligang, emphasized that health check-ups should not be equated with medical diagnoses, highlighting the public's misunderstanding of the boundaries between health checks and medical evaluations [3][6]. - The company provided evidence that all medical personnel were certified, and all equipment and reagents complied with national regulations, asserting that the testing process adhered to quality control standards [6][7]. Group 2: Industry Context - The health check-up industry has faced criticism for over-promoting certain tests, such as tumor marker screenings, which are often misunderstood by the public [3][5]. - Experts have indicated that tumor markers are primarily used for auxiliary diagnosis and are not reliable for early cancer detection, as they can be present in healthy individuals or benign conditions [5][6]. - The controversy surrounding tumor markers, particularly the "carcinoembryonic antigen" (CEA) test, was a focal point of Ms. Zhang's claims, which Aikang Guobin refuted by stating that there is no recognized correlation between CEA levels and kidney cancer [5][6]. Group 3: Legal and Ethical Implications - Aikang Guobin's legal action against Ms. Zhang is aimed at clarifying the facts and restoring the company's reputation, as they believe her claims have unjustly harmed the company and the industry [7]. - The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and regulation within the health check-up industry, as well as the importance of educating the public about the limitations of health screenings [7].