爱康集团回应“女子体检10年未查出癌症”

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a complaint from a client, Ms. Zhang, regarding her cancer diagnosis after ten years of health check-ups with Aikang Group, raising questions about the accuracy of the previous test results [1][2]. Group 1: Client Complaint and Response - Ms. Zhang underwent annual health check-ups from 2013 to 2023, with normal results for the cancer marker CEA, but was diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer in 2024 [1]. - Aikang Group expressed sympathy for Ms. Zhang's condition and committed to supporting her during treatment, while also initiating an internal review of her medical records [1][2]. - The company plans to collaborate with a third-party authority for verification and analysis of the test results, agreeing to take responsibility if found at fault [2]. Group 2: Cancer Detection and Growth - The article explains that cancer detection depends on various factors, including the timing of tests, methods used, and the expertise of medical professionals [2]. - It cites a study indicating that the average growth rate of clinically significant kidney cancer is 2.13 cm per year, with variability based on individual factors [2]. - Ms. Zhang's 2023 report indicated potential issues with her kidneys, and the size of the tumor in her 2024 pathology report fell within the expected growth range for cancer [3][4]. Group 3: Limitations of Current Testing - The article highlights that there are currently no recognized serum tumor markers for the early diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma, indicating that the CEA test results may not be relevant for assessing the risk of kidney cancer [4].