Examining trends in lung cancer screening over 10 years: Eligibility, participation, cancer detection, and quality implications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than a decade ago, the National Lung Screening Trial led to the recommendation of low-dose computed tomography (CT) for lung cancer screening (LCS). However, few studies have explored how program changes and external factors affect patient outcomes.

Methods

This retrospective study included LCS-eligible individuals from Kaiser Permanente Colorado between May 1, 2014, and December 31, 2024. Rates and proportions of LCS orders, completions, adherence to recommended follow-up after baseline screening, and lung cancer yield were calculated. Multivariable log-binomial regression models estimated the factors associated with baseline LCS completion.

Results

Of 23,602 LCS-eligible individuals, 13,576 (58%) received a baseline LCS order and 8621 (37% of eligibl

SUBMITTER: Ritzwoller DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710689 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature