Lung Cancer Screening in the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program: Availability and Service Organization

Annual low-dose CT (LDCT) for lung screening in high-risk individuals decreases both lung cancer –specific mortality and all-cause mortality. Community oncology practice networks constituting the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) conduct clinical trials across the cancer spectrum. The authors report access to and characteristics of LDCT screening for lung c ancer in these community oncology practices.
Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research