Screening for Lung Cancer: Recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
S'appuyant entre autres sur des études de modélisation, un groupe d'experts américains ("U.S. Preventive Services Task Force") met à jour ses recommandations sur le dépistage du cancer du poumon chez des adultes asymptomatiques âgés de 55 à 80 ans ayant une pratique tabagique ou ayant cessé de fumer dans les 15 dernières années
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) developed these recommendations. The USPSTF is a group of health experts that reviews published research and makes recommendations about preventive health care.
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer. Nearly 90% of people with lung cancer die of this condition, but some types of lung cancer can be cured with surgery if found early. Unfortunately, most people do not develop symptoms until the cancer has spread. Tests that can find lung cancer before patients have symptoms include chest x-rays and low-dose computed tomography (computerized x-rays, also called CT scans or LDCT). Screening for lung cancer might involve using one of these tests to look for lung cancer in people who have no lung cancer symptoms. In 2004, the USPSTF did not find sufficient information to recommend for or against screening for lung cancer. The USPSTF has now updated its recommendations to reflect new information...
Annals of Internal Medicine , résumé, 2012