Lung cancer screening an asbestos exposed population: Existing lung cancer risk criteria are not sufficient.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Asbestos is a major risk factor for lung cancer, with or without tobacco smoke exposure. Low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for early lung cancer is effective but only when targeting high risk populations. This study aimed to analyse the effectiveness of LDCT screening in an asbestos exposed population and to compare lung cancer screening program (LCSP) eligibility criteria.

Methods

Participants in an asbestos health surveillance program, the Western Australia Asbestos Review Program, underwent at least one LDCT scan and lung function assessment as part of annual review between 2012 and 2017. Lung cancer cases were confirmed through linkage to the WA cancer registry. Theoretical eligibility for different screening programs was calculated.<

SUBMITTER: Brims FJH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10947558 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature