Changing recommendations for lung cancer screening: National Lung Cancer Roundtable member perspectives

Cancer. 2023 Jul 1;129(13):1953-1958. doi: 10.1002/cncr.34798. Epub 2023 Apr 14.

Abstract

Although the revised (2021) USPSTF recommendation for lung cancer screening offers the opportunity to save more lives and reduce disparities, National Lung Cancer Roundtable members share a cautionary message about the challenges ahead. To facilitate high-quality care for diverse populations, a patient-centered approach is needed that incorporates high-quality shared decision making, improved access to care and navigation, and more streamlined systems of care.

Keywords: US Preventive Services Task Force; cancer screening; computed tomography (CT); lung cancer.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Early Detection of Cancer
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Mass Screening
  • Smoking
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed