Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for about 1 in 4, but major advances in screening, surgery and personalized treatment are helping more patients live longer.
"Lung cancer screening is the most powerful tool to reduce deaths from lung cancer to happen in my lifetime," Dr. Daniel Boffa of Yale School of Medicine and the American College of Surgeons said in a news release.
Low-dose CT scans can detect lung cancer early and cut the risk of death by up to 20%, the National Cancer Institute states.
Current guidelines recommend yearly screening for adults 50 and older who smoke or used to smoke.
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