Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Primary Care Providers

Richards, Thomas B.; White, Mary C.; Caraballo, Ralph S.

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2014.02.007

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Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Primary Care Providers

Published Date:

Mar 26 2014

Publisher's site:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2014.02.007 New Site Icon

Source:

Prim Care. 41(2):307-330.

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Details:

Personal Authors:

Richards, Thomas B. ; White, Mary C. ; Caraballo, Ralph S. ;

Keywords:

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Pubmed ID:

24830610

Pubmed Central ID:

PMC4380288

Funding:

CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States

Document Type:

Journal Article

Collection(s):

CDC Public Access

Description:

This review provides an update on lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and its implications for primary care providers. One of the unique features of lung cancer screening is the potential complexity in patient management if an LDCT scan reveals a small pulmonary nodule. Additional tests, consultation with multiple specialists, and follow-up evaluations may be needed to evaluate whether lung cancer is present. Primary care providers should know the resources available in their communities for lung cancer screening with LDCT and smoking cessation, and the key points to be addressed in informed and shared decision-making discussions with patients.

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