Lung Cancer Screening

Overview

This lecture is part of the 4th Medicine Integrated Multidisciplinary Care for Internal Medicine Conference in 2025, offering healthcare professionals the opportunity to explore the latest advancements and practices in integrated multidisciplinary care

What I will learn?

• Participants will be able to:
  1. Explain the current recommendations for lung cancer screening, including eligibility criteria, the role of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), and the appropriate age and smoking history for screening initiation.
  2. Identify and assess the key risk factors for lung cancer, such as smoking history, occupational exposures, and family history, and discuss how these factors influence the decision to screen.
  3. Recognize common barriers to lung cancer screening

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