Lung Cancer Screening in the News
LCA Medical and Scientific Advisory Board Member and a lead author of the I-ELCAP study on lung cancer screening was named one of the top 25 most influential in the field of radiology by RT Image, the only weekly newsmagazine for administrators, educators and radiologic science professionals.New Screening Center on Long Island
LCA Issues Statement on MRI Study on Screening for Breast Cancer (PDF)
Lung Cancer Screening Debate (CBS News/Video)
A new study says that while CT scans can increase the rate of diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, they don't decrease the risk of dying from it.
Health Effects of Secondhand Smoke Studied in First-of-Its-Kind Series of Clinical Studies
Until bans on in-flight smoking took effect, beginning in 1988, flight attendants were regularly exposed to secondhand smoke. These men and women and other service industry professionals are now being recruited for a landmark series of clinical studies on the health effects of secondhand smoke on nonsmokers, taking place at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and other locations.
Lung Cancer Late-Detection, Multimodality Strategy (Journal of Thoracic Oncology: Volume 1(1) January 2006 p 105) - PDF
Frederic W. Grannis Jr., M.D. from the Department of Thoracic Surgery at City of Hope National Medical Center sends a compelling letter to the Editor of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology in regards to lung cancer early detection.
New Study Says Early Screening May Prevent Lung Cancer Deaths (PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer)
A new study says early screening could save the lives of thousands of smokers. Despite the finding, some in the medical community question both the cost and accuracy of the test. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer explains the findings.
When It Comes to Lung Cancer, She Doesn’t Believe in Waiting (NY Times)
Dr. Claudia I. Henschke has been waging a relentless campaign against lung cancer since 1999.
Five Minute Lung Cancer Scan (Fox 2 News, Detroit)
Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer in the country, and the majority of victims are non-smokers. It's deadly because symptoms don't show up until it is too late. There is a five minute test that could detect the disease. So why won't doctors and insurance companies oblige?