Benefits and Harms of CT Screening for Lung Cancer

B. Bach, Peter; N. Mirkin, Joshua; K. Oliver, Thomas; G. Azzoli, Christopher; A. Berry, Donald; W. Brawley, Otis; Byers, Tim; A. Colditz, Graham; K. Gould, Michael; R. Jett, James; L. Sabichi, Anita; Smith‐Bindman, Rebecca; E. Wood, Douglas; Qaseem, Amir; C. Detterbeck, Frank

doi:10.1001/jama.2012.5521

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Benefits and Harms of CT Screening for Lung Cancer

Published in JAMA • May 20, 2012

Authors:

Peter B. Bach

Joshua N. Mirkin

Thomas K. Oliver

Abstract

CONTEXT: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease, resulting in a very low 5-year survival. Screening may reduce the risk of death from lung cancer. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review of the evidence regarding the benefits and harms o...

Subject

Medicine

Lung cancer

Lung cancer screening

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