Search Tag: Lung Cancer Screening
2024 22 Apr
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends annual low dose–computed tomography (LDCT) scans for lung cancer screening (LCS) for eligible individuals based on age and smoking history. Despite this recommendation, LCS uptake is low compared to other screenings, like breast cancer. Medicare policy mandates shared decision-making...Read more
2015 23 Mar
With multiple lung cancer screening trials happening around the world, there is growing concern about the high number of early repeat scans for findings which turn out to be non-cancerous. Results from a European trail of lung cancer screening reveals that recall rates fall after the first annual screening, and highlights the importance of having a...Read more
2014 04 Feb
Cancer Myths: Why it’s Crucial to Debunk Them With one third of all cancer cases being potentially preventable, it’s very important to know the signs and symptoms of cancer 4th February 2014 is World Cancer Day, an opportunity for the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise one voice in improving general knowledge surrounding...Read more