World Lung Cancer Day may be behind us, but the case for better lung cancer screening is still urgent.
We wanted to share a few useful resources with our respiratory community, including two from CHEST, a member of FIRS and a podcast focused on the important role of primary care in identifying people who may benefit from screening and supporting informed decisions.
Empowering shared decisions in lung cancer screening
In this ReachMD podcast, experts discuss how primary care providers can recognise patients who may be eligible for lung cancer screening, apply current recommendations and talk with patients about whether screening is right for them. The discussion also covers some of the practical challenges around screening, including addressing concerns and ensuring appropriate follow-up when pulmonary nodules are identified.
Listen to: First 5 Minutes: Empowering Shared Decisions in Lung Cancer Screening
Timely access to lung cancer screening
CHEST has developed a useful collection of resources to help clinicians and patients navigate lung cancer screening. It includes tools on eligibility, shared decision-making, guideline comparisons and pulmonary nodule management.
Explore: CHEST: Timely Access to Lung Cancer Screening
CHEST Advocates: Who Gets Left Behind in Lung Cancer Care?
The latest issue of CHEST Advocates is dedicated to lung cancer and looks at some of the challenges affecting care, including screening, access, delayed detection and disparities.
Explore: CHEST Advocates