Revised USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines May Benefit Racial Minorities
Research presented at CHEST 2021 examined how expanded USPSTF lung cancer screening criteria would affect minorities and women.
Lung Cancer
eNose Identifies Early Responders to Immunotherapy Among Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
The technology could save patients from ineffective treatment, according to researchers.
2021 USPSTF Guidance Expands Eligibility for Lung Cancer Screening
Adopting the 2021 USPSTF recommendations for lung cancer screening will increase the number of eligible people, including more women and racial and ethnic-minority groups.
An Efficient, Minimally Invasive Pathway to Manage Suspicious Lung Nodules
Research presented at CHEST 2021 examines use of a single anesthesia episode for robotic navigational bronchoscopy and pulmonary resection for lung nodules.
Lung Cancer Treatment May Impact Daily Function in Older Adults
Older adults with lung cancer may experience declines in life-space mobility during treatment, according to a study published.
Increased Respiratory Tract Cancers Linked to Low Sociodemographic Index
An analysis of the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study offers insight into rates and risk factors for respiratory tract cancers globally, regionally, and nationally.
Downstream Invasive Procedures Occur for 7.4% After Lung Cancer Screen
The rates of invasive procedures after LDCT lung cancer screening are considerable and are associated with modest out-of-pocket costs.
Lurbinectedin Plus Doxorubicin Improves PFS, Not OS, in Small-Cell Lung Cancer
The 12-month progression-free survival rate was superior in the lurbinectedin arm.
Revised Guidelines Perpetuate Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening
Racial/ethnic disparities in lung cancer screening persist, even in revised eligibility guidelines from the USPSTF.
Durvalumab Plus Chemo Showed Continued Survival Benefit in Extensive-Stage SCLC
Updated results from the phase 3 CASPIAN study further established first-line durvalumab with platinum-etoposide as a standard of care for ES-SCLC.
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