Search Tag: LDCT Screening

2024 27 May

    Deprivation, measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) in the UK, is linked to numerous health issues, including a higher risk of lung cancer. A significant disparity exists in smoking prevalence between socioeconomic groups, with 23.8% of those in the most deprived neighbourhoods being current smokers in 2021, compared to 6.8%...Read more

2024 17 May

  Researchers discuss the significant impact of lung cancer globally, highlighting its high mortality rate and the importance of early detection for improved survival rates. Their paper mentions the effectiveness of low-dose CT (LDCT) screening in reducing lung cancer mortality, citing results from trials such as NLST and NELSON. However, it acknowledges...Read more