CT Screening

February 21, 2017

Only High-Risk Current, Ex-Smokers Should Get Lung Cancer Screening, Study Says

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Restricting lung cancer screening to only high-risk former smokers makes economic sense, a new study shows. The study, “Performance and Cost-Effectiveness of Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening Scenarios in a Population-Based ... Read more

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015

Decline in Smoking Rates Indicates Decrease in Lung Cancer CT-Screening

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Researchers at the Mayo Clinic recently identified that a decline in smoking rates may indicate that people suitable for CT-screening are not meeting eligibility criteria. The research titled “Trends in ... Read more

February 19, 2015February 19, 2015

Implementing Lung-RADS Guidelines May Result in More Effective Lung Cancer Screening

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A recently published retrospective study conducted by a team of investigators from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, and other well-established institutions conducting oncology research, showed ... Read more

November 10, 2014November 18, 2014

CT Test For Hidden Lung Cancer: Cost-Effectiveness And Insurance Coverage

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In a recent post on behalf of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch, Beverly Merz, Executive Editor discusses the recent findings regarding cost-effectiveness and cover of CT screening for hidden lung ... Read more

October 15, 2014October 15, 2014

Lung Cancer Detection Improved by Interval Low-Dose CT Scan

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Many research efforts to address lung cancer strongly recommend getting screened and diagnosed as early as possible, as this form of cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in ... Read more

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014

CyberKnife To Raise Awareness for Community Medical Center’s Lung Cancer Screening Program

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New Jersey CyberKnife at the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center recently joined efforts to raise awareness for hospital partner Community Medical Center’s lung cancer screening program. The CyberKnife is a ... Read more

August 4, 2014August 4, 2014

CT Screening a “Logical Strategy,” Says Lung Cancer Expert

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James L. Mulshine, professor and Vice President at Rush University Medical Center and member of the Board of Trustees for the Lung Cancer Alliance and Prevent Cancer Foundation, recently advocated ... Read more

July 29, 2014July 30, 2014

False Positives For Lung Cancer With CT Screening Don’t Raise Anxiety Levels In Patients, Study Suggests

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s recommendation of conducting computerized tomography (CT) screening in people at high risk of developing cancer, even though the practice leads to a relevant number of ... Read more