The latest eps. of "Lung Cancer Considered" features Drs. @JackWestMD and Rafael Meza discussing a recent @JTOonline study on the impact of smoking cessation efforts at the point of #lungcancer screening. #LCSM
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Many individuals who are at high risk of lung cancer are not eligible for screening by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines according to a new study. #LCSM#EarlyDetection https://t.co/Js8NLgZ32G
Cost-effectiveness and decision modeling using R: 4-day workshop, July 8-11, here on our Minneapolis campus (webinar option also available). Speakers: Eva Enns, @feralaes, and Karen Kuntz. Register today: https://t.co/rVLMsgoFyw #RStats@DARTHworkgroup
New research from Dr. Elena Stoffel and colleagues show that family history and endoscopy do not reliably predict risk for #GastricCancer in individuals with germline mutations in CDH1.
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Of 8 mil people in US eligible for lung cancer screening, 4 mil are current smokers. Getting people to screening will have more impact than improvements in cessation interventions. - Christopher Cadham @ASPrevOnc#ASPO2019
The Office of Global Public Health is in Beirut to meet with partners at American University of Beirut to discuss ways to work together on a variety of issues. The visit included a tour of a refugee camp in order to determine the strengths and needs around this pressing issue.
For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting the important role genetic testing can play in preventing cancer or catching it early. @Umich expert @sofiamerajver discusses how you can know whether you would benefit. Read more: https://t.co/5mlcrFHBD7
A critical commentary from our government health leaders, highlighting a crisis in youth #ecig use (JUUL!) but lamenting the possible loss to adults of a potential off-ramp from smoking. "We cannot let e-cigarettes become an on-ramp for teenage addiction," https://t.co/YtUfLZpKIy
Excellent article from @jihjeon0 and collaborators about Smoking and Lung Cancer Mortality in the US. https://t.co/h0ZtOsmqR7 Interactive visualizations here https://t.co/mVIAYDAG4L
NEW: Lung cancer rates projected to drop dramatically over the next 50 years due to long-standing tobacco control efforts https://t.co/tkI8s9LShm. #lungcancer#smoking
Report predicts plunge in U.S. lung cancer mortality through 2065, thanks to smoking cessation and tobacco control programs https://t.co/k3fonuTUMx #radiology