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Computed Tomography Screening for Lung Cancer: Where Are We Now?

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening has been shown to result in detection of earlier-stage lung cancers, with a 20% reduction in cancer-related deaths. LDCT screening offers significant potential benefits to selected patients; however, many questions remain, including questions about the applicability of lung cancer screening in clinical practice.

Source: North Carolina Medical Journal

DOI: 10.18043/ncm.74.5.406

Authors: Jared D. Christensen, Betty C. Tong

Institution: Duke Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute