CT Lung Cancer Screening
This is how often low-dose CT lung screening should be done.
Annually
This age and smoking history defines eligibility for lung cancer screening.
Age 50–80, 20 pack-year
This is the main benefit shown in trials for lung cancer screening.
Mortality reduction
This smoking history cutoff ends screening eligibility.
Quit more than 15 years ago
What percentage of eligible patients are currently screened?
Less than 20%