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  • Oncology
  • Public Health

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  • National lung cancer screening rates remain low, with only 4% of eligible high-risk patients participating annually.
  • Significant gaps exist in the uptake of lung cancer screening opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify system, provider, and patient-level barriers contributing to low lung cancer screening rates.
  • To understand patient perspectives on lung cancer screening in a specific high-risk population.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was administered to 300 high-risk patients undergoing low-dose chest CT scans.
  • Data collected from August 2023 to February 2024 in southern Nevada.

Main Results:

  • The primary barriers reported were absence of symptoms (38%), reluctance to learn about a cancer diagnosis (30%), and lack of awareness regarding CT screening eligibility (24%).
  • Patient-reported reasons highlight psychological and informational challenges impacting screening decisions.

Conclusions:

  • A multifaceted educational strategy is necessary to address misconceptions and highlight the benefits of early lung cancer detection.
  • Improving awareness of screening accessibility, low costs, and the importance of early diagnosis is crucial for increasing participation.