Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography-where do we go from here?

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"In the 13 years following the publication of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) demonstrating a 20% reduction in lung cancer death for smokers screened with low-dose computed tomography, we have made great progress toward mitigating lung cancer death through early detection. However, much work remains to be done. A 2013 recommendation from the US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) endorsed lung cancer screening for individuals aged 55-80 years with a 30-pack-year smoking history, currently smoking, or within 15 years of cessation, mandating coverage by private insurers. A year later, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a national coverage decision for beneficiaries aged 55-77 years, with smoking requirements mirroring the USPSTF."

doi: doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djae197 PMCID: PMC11630503