Lung Cancer Screening in Asia: An Expert Consensus Report
Journal
Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Date Issued
2023-06-28
Author(s)
Lam, David Chi-Leung
Liam, Chong-Kin
Andarini, Sita
Park, Samina
Tan, Daniel S W
Singh, Navneet
Jang, Seung Hun
Vardhanabhuti, Varut
Ramos, Antonio B
Nakayama, Tomio
Nhung, Nguyen Viet
Ashizawa, Kazuto
Tscheikuna, Jamsak
Van, Cong Cung
Chan, Wai Yee
Abstract
The incidence and mortality of lung cancer are highest in Asia compared with Europe and USA, with the incidence and mortality rates being 34.4 and 28.1 per 100,000 respectively in East Asia. Diagnosing lung cancer at early stages makes the disease amenable to curative treatment and reduces mortality. In some areas in Asia, limited availability of robust diagnostic tools and treatment modalities, along with variations in specific health care investment and policies, make it necessary to have a more specific approach for screening, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with lung cancer in Asia compared with the West.
Subjects
Asia; Early detection; LDCT screening; Lung cancer; Nonsmokers
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Type
journal article