Strategies in lung cancer detection. Achieving early identification in patients at high risk

Screening can be crucial for timely identification of lung cancer and thus for early treatment and a favorable prognosis. This conclusion is true particularly for persons at high risk for lung cancer, including those exposed to asbestos or silicon dust. In this article, Drs Bechtel and Petty discuss the types of screening procedures available, their cost, and the approaches and timing that are most beneficial to the public as a whole.