Early Detection Key to Beating Lung Cancer: Dr. George

Episode 205: More chest x-rays lead to earlier lung cancer diagnoses and better cancer survival – what we can be doing differently in practice

Today, we’re speaking to Dr Steve Bradley, GP and Senior Clinical Lecturer based within the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield. Title of paper: General practice chest X-ray rate is associated with earlier lung cancer diagnosis and reduced all-cause mortality: a retrospective observational study Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0466 The study was funded by Cancer Research UK. It is known that th…

Early Detection Key to Beating Lung Cancer: Dr. George

In the ongoing battle against cancer, lung cancer remains one of the most formidable adversaries, accounting for a significant percentage of cancer-related deaths globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lung cancer claims the lives of more than 1.8 million people every year, making it the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. In India, this trend is equally alarming, with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) r…