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Changes in Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practices regarding Lung Cancer Screening

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: More patients die of lung cancer than breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers combined (1). After the National Lung Screening Trial finding of a 20% relative reduction in mortality of lung cancer with lung cancer screening (LCS) by low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) (2), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force published recommendations for LCS in high-risk patients (current and former heavy smokers aged 55–80 yr) annually with LDCT (3).

Source: Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

DOI: 10.17615/bcs2-rc89

Authors: Reuland, D.S., Bearden, S.C., Henderson, L.M., Throneburg, A., Benefield, T.S., Rivera, M.P., Brenner, A.T., Goldstein, A.O.

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

OpenAlex ID: W4288982814

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