Australia Launches Lung Cancer Screening Program for Smokers

Current and Past Smokers Who Talk to Their Doctor about Lung Cancer Screening Far More Likely to Be Tested as Recommended Over Time

A new study published in CHEST finds that Medicare beneficiaries who participated in a shared decision-making (SDM) visit with their healthcare provider prior to their initial lung cancer screening (LCS) were significantly more likely to adhere to recommended annual follow-up screenings over a four-year period.

Australia Launches Lung Cancer Screening Program for Smokers

Australia has launched its first lung cancer screening program, which targets current and recent smokers with biennial low-dose CT scans.