| Literature DB >> 26315517 |
Mark E Deffebach1, Linda Humphrey2.
Abstract
Screening for lung cancer in high-risk individuals with annual low-dose computed tomography has been shown to reduce lung cancer mortality by 20% and is recommended by multiple health care organizations. Lung cancer screening is not a specific test; it is a process that involves appropriate selection of high-risk individuals, careful interpretation and follow-up of imaging, and annual testing. Screening should be performed in the context of a multidisciplinary program experienced in the diagnosis and management of lung nodules and early-stage lung cancer. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Low Dose CT; Multidisciplinary program; Screening; Smoking
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26315517 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.05.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Clin North Am ISSN: 0039-6109 Impact factor: 2.741