학술논문
Early detection of lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography: an update on recently presented data
Document Type
Report
Author
Source
Lung Cancer Management. October 2012, Vol. 1 Issue 3, p189, 6 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1758-1966
Abstract
Author(s): Anand Devaraj [sup.[*]] [sup.1] , John K Field [sup.2] Lung cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer in many countries. It is responsible for approximately 160,000 deaths [...]
SUMMARY Trials on lung cancer screening with computed tomography have been conducted worldwide for over a decade, but more recently a wealth of new data has emerged on this subject. This review will discuss the results of the American NLST, published in 2011, and evaluate the initial results that have been produced from the European randomized controlled trials. Additionally, the review will outline some of the many outstanding questions that persist relating to lung cancer screening with computed tomography that may potentially be answered in the near future as ongoing studies are concluded.
SUMMARY Trials on lung cancer screening with computed tomography have been conducted worldwide for over a decade, but more recently a wealth of new data has emerged on this subject. This review will discuss the results of the American NLST, published in 2011, and evaluate the initial results that have been produced from the European randomized controlled trials. Additionally, the review will outline some of the many outstanding questions that persist relating to lung cancer screening with computed tomography that may potentially be answered in the near future as ongoing studies are concluded.