Most patients with lung cancer present with advanced disease, and fewer than 20% live for five years after diagnosis. Earlier detection of lung cancer, when it is potentially resectable, might improve survival. Recent studies have led some radiology centers to promote spiral computed tomography (CT), which involves much less exposure to radiation than standard CT, as a screening tool for lung cancer....
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Title: Screening For Lung Cancer
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1109
Article Code: 1109a
Date: July 23, 2001
Volume: 43
Pages: 61-62