Quantifying Benefits and Harms of Lung Cancer Screening in an Underserved Population: Results From a Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT: Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose computed tomography reduces lung cancer death by 20-26%. However, potential harms of screening include false-positive results, procedures from false positives, procedural complications and failure to adhere to follow-up recommendations. In diverse, underserved populations, it is unknown if benefits of early lung cancer detection outweigh harms. We conducted a prospective observational study of lung cancer screening participants in an urban, safety-net institution from September 2014 to June 2020. We measured benefits of screening in terms of cancer diagnosis, stage, and treatment. We measured harms of screening by calculating false-positive rate, procedures as a result of false positive screens, procedural complications, and failure to follow-up w

SUBMITTER: Erkmen CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8645668 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Summer

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature