This page provides links to a range of materials about screening which are given to people who may be at risk of lung cancer and who might wish to be screened.
These can be used to inform people about the risk of lung cancer and the potential benefits and harms of screening. This allows people to make an informed choice about whether or not to take part in screening, in consultation with their doctor.
Introduction by Dr Samantha Quaife, BSc, MSc, OhD, CPsychol Informed choice is a globally recognised ethical standard across healthcare. People who make informed choices about their health are more than just informed; they are more engaged, report better experiences, and are less likely to regret their choice. Everyone who could benefit from lung cancer screening […]
Author: GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Publication Source: GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Country: USA Date: N/A Summary of Content: Provides people who have received LDCT scan (or who may be about receive one) with information on the nature of lung nodules, outlining key features such as margin, density, size and consistency. It offers advice on what further tests […]
Author: GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Publication Source: Lung Cancer Alliance Country: USA Date: 2020 Summary of Content: This resource is intended for patients and provides information about cancer screening, eligibility criteria, the risks involved and choosing a screening program. Link to Document: https://go2foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/GO2-ALCASE-Trifold_FINAL.pdf
Author: NHS and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Publication Source: NHS Country: UK Date: N/A Summary of Content: Provides information for people invited to a Targeted Lung Health Check (or who have received one) about lung nodules. This leaflet outlines key features such as margin, density, size and consistency of nodules. It also provides advice on what […]
Title: “Is Lung Cancer Screening Right for Me?” A Decision-making Tool for You and Your Health Care Professional Author: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Publication Source: AHRQ Publication Country: USA Date: March 2016 Summary of Content: This patient material could be used as a decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening as it details possible signs […]
Author: GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Publication Source: GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Country: USA Date: N/A Summary of Content: This resource provides patients with information on the nature of lung nodules. Link to Document: Understanding nodules
Author: WellStar, Cancer Network Publication Source: Association of Community Cancer Centers Country: USA Date: June 2013 Summary of Content: This resource is an information guide for patients, answering frequently asked questions about lung cancer screening. Link to Document: https://www.accc-cancer.org/docs/projects/resources/pdf/lungcancertools/10-wellstar-patient-information-guide.pdf?sfvrsn=c93c7761_0
Author: US Preventative Services Task Force Publication Source: US Preventative Services Task Force Country: USA Date: December 2013 Summary of Content: This resource is intended for patients and includes general information about lung cancer screening, the benefits, and the recommendation for annual screening. Link to Document: https://incisivehealth.app.box.com/file/541226172468
Author: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Publication Source: NCNN Country: USA Date: December 2013 Summary of Content: This patient material provides information on lung cancer screening, the process and frequently asked questions. Link to Document: https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/lung_screening/2/index.html (Access Required)
Author: American College of Radiology Publication Source: American Colleage of Radiology / Intermountain Medical Imaging Country: USA Date: N/A Summary of Content: This resource provides patients with information on the process of lung cancer screening. Link to Document: Shared Decision Making Infographic
