Lung Cancer

In this edition, low education level raises follow-up risk in screening program, screening judgement strongly influenced by clinicians and more.

A randomized phase 3 trial designed to compare two combinations for first-line treatment of lung cancer has been halted after an interim analysis revealed no survival benefit and more toxicity with the experimental regimen.

Among adults with newly identified small pulmonary nodules, 48.8% reported emotional distress and 42.3% reported general anxiety, according to results published in CHEST.

Having an education level of high school or less heightened the risk for loss to follow-up among individuals eligible for lung cancer screening, according to a letter published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

During lung cancer screening selection assessments, clinicians influenced the decision of screening inappropriateness more than patient factors, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Today is World Lung Cancer Day.

A blood biomarker used to identify benign vs. malignant pulmonary nodules displayed “excellent” performance regardless of sex, smoking status, screen detection and nodule size, according to a research letter published in CHEST.

Having been exposed to benzene during work heightened the odds for lung cancer development, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.