Increasing Uptake of Lung Cancer Screening Among ED Patients: A Pilot Study

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Lung cancer screening (LCS) decreases lung cancer mortality. Emergency department (ED) patients are at disproportionately high-risk for lung cancer. The ED, therefore, is an optimal environment for interventions to promote LCS.

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 30, 2024 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: David H. Adler, Nancy Wood, Kevin Fiscella, M. Patricia Rivera, Brenda Hernandez-Romero, Sydney Chamberlin, Beau Abar Tags: Selected Topics: Oncological Emergencies Source Type: research