In September 2011, the MCC Lung Cancer Early Detection Workgroup was re-convened to consider data from the recently released National Lung Screening Trial.  Led by co-chairs, Gerold Bepler, MD (Wayne State University School of Medicine) and Gregory Kalemkerian, MD (University of Michigan Health System), the workgroup concluded that current scientific evidence supports the use of annual low-dose spiral computed axial tomography (CT or CAT scan) of the chest for lung cancer screening in certain higher risk, asymptomatic individuals.  As a result, the workgroup revised the position statements for both health care providers and consumers. Please see the position statements for additional information.

• MCC Lung Cancer Early Detection Workgroup members responsible for these MCC Position Statements (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

• Lung Cancer Screening: Low-Dose Spiral CT Scan (MCC Position Statement for Health Care Providers; November 2011) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

• Lung Cancer Screening for Smokers and Former Smokers (MCC Position Statement for Consumers; November 2011) (available as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file)*

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last updated: 01/25/12