The American Association for Thoracic Surgery guidelines for lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography scans for lung cancer survivors and other high-risk groups Journal Article
| Authors: | Jaklitsch, M. T.; Jacobson, F. L.; Austin, J. H. M.; Field, J. K.; Jett, J. R.; Keshavjee, S.; MacMahon, H.; Mulshine, J. L.; Munden, R. F.; Salgia, R.; Strauss, G. M.; Swanson, S. J.; Travis, W. D.; Sugarbaker, D. J. |
| Article Title: | The American Association for Thoracic Surgery guidelines for lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography scans for lung cancer survivors and other high-risk groups |
| Abstract: | Objective: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in North America. Low-dose computed tomography screening can reduce lung cancer-specific mortality by 20%. Method: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery created a multispecialty task force to create screening guidelines for groups at high risk of developing lung cancer and survivors of previous lung cancer. Results: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery guidelines call for annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography screening for North Americans from age 55 to 79 years with a 30 pack-year history of smoking. Long-term lung cancer survivors should have annual low-dose computed tomography to detect second primary lung cancer until the age of 79 years. Annual low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screening should be offered starting at age 50 years with a 20 pack-year history if there is an additional cumulative risk of developing lung cancer of 5% or greater over the following 5 years. Lung cancer screening requires participation by a subspecialty-qualified team. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery will continue engagement with other specialty societies to refine future screening guidelines. Conclusions: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery provides specific guidelines for lung cancer screening in North America. Copyright © 2012 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery. |
| Keywords: | adult; aged; middle aged; major clinical study; cancer risk; united states; radiation dose; computer assisted tomography; lung neoplasms; risk factors; cancer screening; lung cancer; mass screening; smoking; tomography, x-ray computed; practice guideline; age factors; cancer mortality; cancer survivor; risk assessment; radiation dosage; advisory committees; comorbidity; medical society; thorax radiography; population surveillance; canada; thoracic surgical procedures; low dose computed tomography |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Volume: | 144 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0022-5223 |
| Publisher: | Mosby Elsevier |
| Date Published: | 2012-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 33 |
| End Page: | 38 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.05.060 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 22710039 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 2 July 2012" - "CODEN: JTCSA" - "Source: Scopus" |
