Lung Cancer Screening - 26/08/15
, Linda Humphrey, MD, MPH b, cRésumé |
Screening for lung cancer in high-risk individuals with annual low-dose computed tomography has been shown to reduce lung cancer mortality by 20% and is recommended by multiple health care organizations. Lung cancer screening is not a specific test; it is a process that involves appropriate selection of high-risk individuals, careful interpretation and follow-up of imaging, and annual testing. Screening should be performed in the context of a multidisciplinary program experienced in the diagnosis and management of lung nodules and early-stage lung cancer.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Low Dose CT, Smoking, Screening, Multidisciplinary program
Plan
Vol 95 - N° 5
P. 967-978 - octobre 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
L’accès au texte intégral de cet article nécessite un abonnement.
Déjà abonné à cette revue ?
