Participant Selection For Lung Cancer Screening By Risk Modelling (The Pan-Canadian Early Detection of Lung Cancer Study)
Author: Tammemagi et al. Publication Source: Lancet Oncology Country: Canada Date: October 2017 Summary of Content: This study assesses the effectiveness of a risk prediction model to select people with early lung cancer for screening in Canada. Link to Document: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(17)30597-1/fulltext
Expected Cost Savings From Low-Dose Computed Tomography Scan Screening for Lung Cancer in Alberta, Canada
Author: Nguyen Xuan Thanh MD, PhD et al Publication Source: JTO Country: Canada Date: July 01 2022 Summary of Content: The expensive modern therapeutic regimens for advanced lung cancer stages have been recently approved. This study evaluated whether low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening of people in Alberta with a higher risk of developing lung cancer […]
Early detection for lung cancer. New tools for casefinding
Author: Lam et al. Publication Source: Canadian Family Physician Country: Canada Date: March 2001 Summary of Content: This study reviews data from published population trials and clinical practice guidelines to support the introduction of lung cancer screening. Link to Document: https://www.cfp.ca/content/47/3/537.long
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