US veterans with lung cancer screened before diagnosis had earlier stage disease and higher cure rates.

In a real-world study of US veterans with lung cancer, those who underwent screening before diagnosis had earlier stage disease and higher cure rates compared to those not screened. The observational study published in CANCER, a journal of the American Cancer Society, supports early detection through lung cancer screening for adults aged 50-80 with a 20-pack-year smoking history.

June 10, 2024
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