Screening for Lung Cancer

Authors

Laura Emerson, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

4-25-2018

Comments

Presentation: 35:52

Abstract

Learning Objectives:

• Develop an awareness of the evidence behind the USPSTF's 2013 recommendations for lung cancer screening
• Understand the criticisms of the USPSTF's recommendations
• Develop an awareness of the LUNG-RADS classification and apply it to the management of nodules identified on screening CTs
• Understand what options are available for lung cancer screening at TJUH
• Understand how to apply shared decision making in the context of lung cancer screening

Outline

• Summary of epidemiology of lung cancer in the US
• Evidence behind the USPSTF's 2013 recommendations for lung cancer screening
• Criticisms of the USPSTF's recommendations
• LUNG-RADS classification and management of nodules identified on screening CTs
• Lung cancer screening at Jefferson / using EPIC
• Tools for shared decision making

Recommended Citation

Emerson, MD, Laura, "Screening for Lung Cancer" (2018). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 255.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/255

Language

English