USPSTF Releases Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines.
Monday, March 22, 2021
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
The
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendation
for lung cancer screening today. The Task Force lowered the recommended age to
begin screening from 55 to 50, and lowered the minimum smoking history from 30
pack-years to 20 pack-years. It is estimated that these changes will almost
double the number of at-risk individuals who are eligible for lung cancer
screening, and also addresses the disparity in eligibility for lung cancer
screening for some groups who are at higher risk of lung cancer at a younger
age and with a lighter smoking history.
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