Ogorban, Hazim
(2013)
Using low dose computed tomography in lung cancer screening.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
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Abstract
More people, in the United States and worldwide, die from lung cancer than breast, colon, or any other type of cancer. Although, efforts to reduce tobacco smoking have decreased incidence rates in the U.S, lung cancer remains a public health issue that needs an effective intervention. Results from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) demonstrate that screening high risk individuals with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) can have a significant impact on mortality rates of lung cancer. However, implementing a lung screening program in real world practice could be a challenging task. Therefore, medical and public health institutions should be prepared with necessary resources, adhere to a standard practice for lung cancer screening, decrease health care disparities, and enhance public participation. This review presents some key statistics for lung cancer in the U.S, an overview of lung cancer screening studies and the impact of radiological settings and lung nodule management protocols in detecting cancer lesions, and discusses issues related to implementation of a national screening program.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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Unpublished |
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Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID ![](/images/orcid_id_24x24.png) |
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Ogorban, Hazim | | | |
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Contributors: |
Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID ![](/images/orcid_id_24x24.png) |
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Committee Chair | Finegold, David | dnf@pitt.edu | DNF | UNSPECIFIED | Committee Member | Weissfeld, Joel L | jwepid@pitt.edu | JWEPID | UNSPECIFIED | Committee Member | Songer, Thomas | tjs@pitt.edu | TJS | UNSPECIFIED |
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Date: |
2013 |
Date Type: |
Publication |
Defense Date: |
2013 |
Submission Date: |
23 November 2013 |
Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
Publisher: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Multidisciplinary MPH |
Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
lung, cancer, screening, low, dose, computed, tomography. |
Date Deposited: |
20 May 2015 21:51 |
Last Modified: |
04 Jul 2023 11:56 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/20087 |
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