Treatment of Stage I Lung Cancer Detected by Computed Tomography Screening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Reducing lung cancer deaths through early detection by computed tomography (CT) screening requires delivery of effective treatment. We performed this retrospective study to determine the types of treatment used for screen-detected stage I lung cancer at our academic center and to compare the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients by type of treatment.

Methods

All persons screened in the lung cancer screening program at our institution through June 16, 2021, were included. Those with screening CT findings needing follow-up were managed through a thoracic surgery clinic. Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with having stage I lung cancer through June 16, 2021, were compared by type of treatment, with follow-up through Decem

SUBMITTER: Gierada DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9490094 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature