Screening for Lung Cancer: Communicating With Patients
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MicroRNA Based Liquid Biopsy: The Experience of the Plasma miRNA Signature Classifier MSC for Lung Cancer Screening
Published on: October 26, 2017
Daniel B Green1, Bradley B Pua1, Carolyn B Crawford1
11 Department of Radiology, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 E 68th St, Box 141, Rm L-017A, New York, NY 10065.
Objective:
The purposes of this article are to detail the experience of a single-center academic institution in applying the patient-centered approach to a lung cancer screening program and to examine how this approach can expand to other aspects of follow-up imaging of lung nodules.
Conclusion:
As the practice of patient-centered radiology gains attention, diagnostic radiologists are findings new ways to become more involved in patient care. A lung cancer screening program is one opportunity for radiologists to consult with and educate patients.
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