Lung cancer screening with low dose CT requires careful consideration
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Results from the American National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) show a significant reduction in lung cancer and all-cause mortality in a high risk population screened with annual low-dose CT. Handling of pulmonary nodules, false positive tests, overdiagnosis, psychosocial consequences and cost-efficiency etc. are all aspects that require careful consideration. This paper gives an overview of the current knowledge on these issues. Before a recommendation can be made, we need an overall evaluation of both the benefits and harms in CT screening for lung cancer.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 176 |
Issue number | 42 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 13 Oct 2014 |
ID: 221821709