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Small cell carcinoma of the lung screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in adults aged 55 to 80 years who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. Screening should be discontinued once a person has not smoked for 15 years or develops a health problem that substantially limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have curative lung surgery.[1]
Screening Guidelines
Screening Guidelines
- The USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in adults aged 55 to 80 years who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.
- Screening should be discontinued once a person has not smoked for 15 years or develops a health problem that substantially limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have curative lung surgery.[1]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 “http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf13/lungcan/lungcanfinalrs.htm”. Retrieved 31 December 2013. External link in
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Alonso Alvarado, M.D. [2] Mirdula Sharma, MBBS [3]