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A Multicenter Study to Assess a Systematic Screening of Occupational Exposures in Lung Cancer Patients
Olivia Pérol1,2, Nadège Lepage3,4, Hugo Noelle1,5,6
1Département Prévention Cancer Environnement, Centre Léon Bérard, 69373 Lyon, France.
Summary
A systematic screening program effectively identifies occupational exposures in lung cancer patients. This approach improves the detection and compensation for work-related lung cancers, addressing under-reporting issues.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Medicine
- Public Health
- Oncology
Background:
- Occupational lung cancer is frequently under-reported and under-compensated globally.
- Existing methods for identifying work-related lung cancer are insufficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a systematic screening program for occupational exposures in lung cancer patients.
- To improve the detection and compensation of work-related lung cancers.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving a self-administered questionnaire on occupational exposures.
- Specialized occupational cancer consultations to assess work-relatedness.
- Involvement of university hospitals and cancer centers across five French sites.
Main Results:
- Out of 1251 patients, 462 (37%) returned questionnaires.
- 150 patients attended consultations, with occupational carcinogen exposure identified in 133.
- Medical certificates were issued to 88 patients, and 38 received compensation.
Conclusions:
- Systematic screening for occupational exposures in lung cancer patients is feasible.
- This systematic approach significantly enhances the identification of occupational lung cancer.
- The program shows promise for improving compensation for affected individuals.
