A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study of Lung Cancer Screening Outcomes Among U.S. Blacks and Whites
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Mortality from lung cancer is reduced with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening in high-risk persons. But screening uptake is low, especially among Black persons. Previous reports of LDCT had low participation of Black persons, which may inhibit wider adoption. In this study, we report on outcomes of LDCT screening in Black and White cohorts. Methods: Retrospective observational cohort study using concurrent data from LDCT screening and tumor registries to compare the results of LDCT efficacy in reducing stage 4 lung cancer presentations in Black and White participant cohorts. Results: < 0.0001). Conclusions: LDCT reduced the number of stage 4 presentations in both cohorts. These findings should encourage attempts to increase LDCT utilization in all populations.
Authors: Giorgi Sabakhtarishvili, Mitchell B. Karpman, Rahul Mishra, Teresa M. Putscher, Omer Bajwa, Rachel Hall, Sahil Garg, Farshid Fargahi, Barry Meisenberg
Institution: Anne Arundel Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,000
OpenAlex ID: W4414039494