To scan or not to scan: research shows how to personalize lung cancer screening decisions

(Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan) A new study shows how to personalize lung cancer CT screening decisions, so doctors can fine-tune their advice to patients based not just on individual lung cancer risk and the potential benefits and harms of screening, but also a likely range of patient attitudes about looking for problems and dealing with the consequences. Two new free online tools based on the research are now available for use.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news