First national lung cancer screening programme for smokers aged 55-74

All smokers and ex-smokers aged 55-74 will have their risk of cancer assessed in England’s first-ever national lung cancer screening programme. The programme will be based on the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme, which has been piloted in parts of England. Under the plans, which will cost £270m annually once fully implemented, GP records will... Read moreThe post First national lung cancer screening programme for smokers aged 55-74 appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
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