Early Results of Lung Cancer Screening and Radiation Dose Assessment by Low-dose CT at a Community Hospital

Background The National Lung Screening Trial showed a reduction in overall and cancer-specific mortality for patients screened with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) versus chest radiograph. Some question whether this can be achieved in community healthcare settings. Our aim was to analyze lung cancer screening outcomes and administered radiation dose using LDCT scans at a community hospital. Patients and Methods We retrospectively reviewed...