May 10, 2026 · Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR · DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2026.05.006

Survival in patients diagnosed with lung cancer after low-dose CT screening

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The authors aimed to evaluate survival and mortality rates in lung cancer patients diagnosed after low-dose CT screening and to assess how these rates correlate with patient and cancer characteristics. The study found that while screen-detected lung cancers were associated with lower mortality, the overall mortality rates in their cohort were higher than those reported in previous research trials, indicating potential differences in outcomes between clinical practice and trial settings.

Michael R Harowicz, Jingchen Chai, Samantha Thomas, Betty C Tong, Jared D Christensen, Tina D Tailor

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