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Dario Consonni1, Angela Pesatori

  • 1UO Epidemiologia, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milano. redazione@lamedicinadellavoro.it.

La Medicina Del Lavoro
|December 18, 2018
PubMed
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Lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is recommended for high-risk individuals. Recent trials confirm LDCT reduces lung cancer mortality, supporting broader implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • North American lung cancer screening recommendations based on NLST and ELCAP trials.
  • European adoption of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening was pending further evidence.
  • Occupational studies in the USA and Italy indicated positive screening outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of LDCT in reducing lung cancer mortality.
  • To assess the need for lung cancer screening programs in specific high-risk populations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) and Early Lung Cancer Action Project (ELCAP).
  • Review of results from the Dutch-Belgian Lung Cancer Screening trial (NELSON).
  • Examination of studies on asbestos-exposed workers in occupational settings.

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Main Results:

  • LDCT screening demonstrated efficacy in reducing lung cancer mortality.
  • Positive results were observed in occupational settings for workers with prior asbestos exposure.
  • Evidence supports the implementation of screening for heavy smokers and occupationally exposed workers.

Conclusions:

  • LDCT screening is effective in reducing lung cancer mortality.
  • Implementation of lung cancer screening programs is warranted for high-risk groups, including heavy smokers and workers exposed to occupational carcinogens.