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Alternative Title:
Prim Care
Personal Author:
Richards, Thomas B. ; White, Mary C. ; Caraballo, Ralph S.
Richards, Thomas B. ; White, Mary C. ; Caraballo, Ralph S. Less -
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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Age Factors Article Computed Tomography Early Detection Of Cancer Humans Lung Neoplasms Occupational Exposure Practice Guidelines Primary Health Care Radiation Dosage Risk Factors Screening Shared Decision Making Smoking Smoking Cessation Tobacco Smoke Pollution Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Source:
Prim Care. 41(2):307-330
Pubmed ID:
24830610
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4380288
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States
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CDC Public Access
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urn:sha256:067f6fcd187737109c5c186d07728eb4cee8dec2263a6af2b2fe4b1373493c4a
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/30350/cdc_30350_DS1.pdf
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