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Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology Pages 113-115

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Detection of Lung Cancer by Helical CT Scan: A New Method of Mass Screening

The clinical significance of mass screening for the early detection of lung cancer has been a great concern in the oncological community for many years. In the US, three randomized trials, each involving approximately 10 000 male subjects, were performed to determine the value of lung cancer screening in cigarette smokers. These studies provided strong evidence that screening does not contribute to a decrease in death rates from this disease. As a result, the American Cancer Society recommends against lung cancer screening. However, some dispute the results of these studies and study itself.

In Japan, the new screening method using helical computed tomography (CT) scanning is being evaluated at the Shinsyu University, Matsumoto. Dr Shusuke Sone, a professor in the radiology . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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