Journal article
Screening for lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine evidence on benefits and harms of screening average to high-risk adults for lung cancer using chest radiology (CXR), sputum cytology (SC) and low-dose computed tomography (LDCT).
METHODS: This systematic review was conducted to provide up to date evidence for Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) lung cancer screening guidelines. Four databases were searched to March 31, 2015 along with utilizing a …
Authors
Ali MU; Miller J; Peirson L; Fitzpatrick-Lewis D; Kenny M; Sherifali D; Raina P
Journal
Preventive Medicine, Vol. 89, , pp. 301–314
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
8 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.04.015
ISSN
0091-7435