Real-world first round results from a charity lung cancer screening program in East Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has been proven to potentially reduce the rate of mortality of lung cancer. Lack of real-world data outside of protocolized trials has been cited as an impediment to its more widespread implementation, especially in Asia. This report aims to provide such real-world data.

Methods

A single round of LDCT was provided through a community-based charity program in Hong Kong, China to asymptomatic adults with a family history of lung cancer and/or smoking history. Anonymized data from this program were analyzed.

Results

LDCT was performed for 99 participants, including 98 (99%) who had one or more family members with history of lung cancer, and 70 (71%) who were never-smokers. After a single round of screening, a

SUBMITTER: Sihoe ADL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11494592 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature