Intergroupe francophone de cancérologie thoracique, Société de pneumologie de langue française, and Société d’imagerie thoracique statement paper on lung cancer screening - 31/03/21
Highlights |
• | The two randomized studies with patient enrollments conferring sufficient statistical power satisfactorily demonstrated the ability of low-dose computed tomography screening to significantly reduce lung cancer-specific mortality. |
• | Thus, in accordance with all international guidelines, the experts renew their recommendation in favor of individual screening for lung cancer in France as per the conditions laid out in this document (grade A). |
• | Considering the rarity of data on the feasibility of low-dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer in France, the experts recommend the very rapid organization and funding of prospective studies, which, if conclusive, will enable the deployment of lung cancer screening organized at the national level (grade AE). |
• | Lung cancer screening should be carried out using unenhanced low-dose computed tomography (grade A). |
Abstract |
Following the American National Lung Screening Trial results in 2011 a consortium of French experts met to edit a statement. Recent results of other randomized trials gave the opportunity for our group to meet again in order to edit updated guidelines. After literature review, we provide here a new update on lung cancer screening in France. Notably, in accordance with all international guidelines, the experts renew their recommendation in favor of individual screening for lung cancer in France as per the conditions laid out in this document. In addition, the experts recommend the very rapid organization and funding of prospective studies, which, if conclusive, will enable the deployment of lung cancer screening organized at the national level.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Lung neoplasm, Early detection of cancer, Multi-detector computed tomography, Solitary pulmonary nodule, Multiple pulmonary nodules
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Vol 102 - N° 4
P. 199-211 - avril 2021 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.