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March 30, 2016March 30, 2016

Smokers Who Get Lung Cancer Screenings Should Also Be Encouraged to Quit, Researchers Say

Lung Cancer, News

Experts say smokers who visit a clinician for lung cancer screening should also be encouraged to quit smoking at their appointment, according to a recent article titled “Pairing smoking-cessation services with ... Read more

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016

Lung Cancer Screening Should Include Smokers Who Quit More Than 15 Years Ago

Lung Cancer, News

A recent study indicated that current screening criteria for lung cancer in smokers should be revised to include those who quit smoking more than 15 years ago. The study, “Trends ... Read more

August 24, 2015November 9, 2015

USPSTF Recommends Against COPD Screening In People Who Are Asymptomatic

COPD

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended against primary care screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults who are not symptoms indicative of the disease, according to a ... Read more