Kathy Hochul signed a law Thursday to require insurance companies to cover lung cancer screening, a move supporters say will ...

IN TODAY’S MEDICAL ALERT. TODAY IS WORLD CANCER DAY. THE LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATHS IN THE U.S. IS LUNG CANCER. SADLY, THE OVERALL FIVE YEAR SURVIVAL RATE IS JUST 28%. BUT IF IT’S CAUGHT EARLY, ...

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung cancer screening (LCS) of individuals selected based on age and smoking history has shown a significant reduction in lung cancer-specific mortality. The ...

Medicare covers yearly lung cancer screenings for people with a high risk of developing lung cancer. The eligibility guidelines were expanded in 2022. Original Medicare (parts A and B) and Medicare ...

62,110 lung cancer deaths could be prevented among screening-eligible individuals with 100 percent screening uptake.

Earlier this year, Australia rolled out its newest screening program in 20 years, but can it reach those most at risk?

In the study, less intensive follow-up was associated with a lower lung cancer risk through 1 and 2 years, "but this still ...

Dr. Nathan Pennell and Dr. Cheryl Czerlanis discuss challenges in lung cancer screening and potential solutions to increase screening rates, including the use of AI to enhance risk prediction and ...

Early lung cancer screening among people at risk saves lives. Why don't more doctors send patients to get it done?

Cancer screenings exist to try to detect the disease in its earlier stages, and ultimately to save lives. But screenings for lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide—are narrow, and ...

Atlanta Falcons Legends join Emory Healthcare to raise awareness for prostate and lung cancer screening. Early detection can ...