Current status of lung cancer screening

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Spring;24(1):27-36. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2012.01.014.

Abstract

Recent results have demonstrated a major reduction in lung cancer mortality through computed tomography screening and no benefit from chest radiograph (CXR) screening. This presents a huge potential for benefit but also poses challenges regarding management of details to minimize harm. Many unresolved questions remain that must be addressed to implement computed tomography screening for lung cancer in a thoughtful and responsible way.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / prevention & control*
  • Early Detection of Cancer / methods
  • Early Detection of Cancer / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung Neoplasms / mortality
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Lung Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Mass Screening / organization & administration*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Patient Selection
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Risk Assessment
  • Survival Rate
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed