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Review
. 2015 Oct;95(5):967-78.
doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2015.05.006.

Lung Cancer Screening

Mark E Deffebach  1 , Linda Humphrey  2
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Review

Lung Cancer Screening

Mark E Deffebach et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Oct.

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.

Keywords: Low Dose CT; Multidisciplinary program; Screening; Smoking.

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