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How should we screen for lung cancer?

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Smokers screened annually for 3 years have reduced mortality of lung cancer 20%. Done for aged 50-80 years with no symptoms and at least 20-packyear/ current smokers/ quit less than 15 years ago Done by low-dose CT scan + test if a nodule seen (indeterminate)/ If suspicious further testing and biopsy is needed


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