Improving CT Lung Cancer Scans
There are a few screening exams which have the potential to be really great for early detection of serious disease but which are also flawed in the sense that they aren't always performed correctly and therefore don't meet their full potential. Lung cancer screening is one of these. Many people get lung cancer screening that fails to detect the disease and then end up developing later stage lung cancer that can't be easily treated.
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recent report reveals that there are three major causes of missed detection in lung cancer CT screening:
- Observer Error.
- Technical Considerations.
- Lesion Characteristics.
The good news is that these are all things that can be improved. Technicians can be trained to be more diligent and observant in their recommendations and reading of CT Lung Scans. Technology can be improved to enhance the use of this screening option. And research can improve understanding of different lesion characteristics in order to make sure that screening is more effective.
Question of the Day: What should be done to improve the screening that we're doing for lung cancer today?photo link
