Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose CT Could Be Cost Effective, Says Dartmouth Study

Dartmouth scientists said that lung cancer screening in the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) found a commonly accepted standard for cost effectiveness. This relatively new screening test uses annual low-dose CT scans to spot lung tumors early in individuals facing the highest risks of lung cancer due to age and smoking history. The research was funded by the National Cancer Institute, a health agency under the US Department of Health and Human Services. "The ...