Screening for lung cancer with computed tomography: An examination of the evidence Journal Article


Author: Weber, M.
Article Title: Screening for lung cancer with computed tomography: An examination of the evidence
Abstract: Smokers and others who are at high risk for lung cancer could benefit from a screening test that would find the cancer at an early stage, when the most effective treatments are available. How far are we from such a test?
Keywords: review; sensitivity and specificity; lung neoplasms; tomography, spiral computed; lung tumor; radiography; spiral computer assisted tomography; humans; human
Journal Title: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Volume: 17
Issue: 8
ISSN: 1547-1896
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 2004-08-01
Start Page: 14
End Page: 18
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 15357166
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Notes: JAAPA -- Export Date: 16 June 2014 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Michael P Weber
    2 Weber