2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-EP04.04. Impact of a Lung Nodule Program in a Tertiary Care Academic Center in the United States

EP04.04. Impact of a Lung Nodule Program in a Tertiary Care Academic Center in the United States - PDF(Slides)

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This study aimed to analyze the impact of a new lung nodule program, specifically the addition of a thoracic surgical service and a lung nodule clinic, on lung cancer screening and detection at a tertiary care academic center in the United States. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the US, and low-dose CT scans have been found to improve detection and decrease mortality rates. However, the percentage of high-risk individuals receiving these scans is still low.<br /><br />The researchers collected data from the University of California, Irvine Lung Cancer Screening Initiative from January 2018 to December 2022. They divided patients into two groups: before the establishment of the lung nodule clinic (2018-2020) and after (2020-2022). They found that the addition of the lung nodule clinic and thoracic surgery service led to improved outcomes.<br /><br />Before the lung nodule clinic was established, 475 patients were screened, with 8 nodules detected and no lung cancer cases. After the establishment of the clinic, 295 patients were screened, with 29 nodules detected and 4 cases of lung cancer. Three patients underwent minimally invasive lobectomies, while one underwent systemic therapy. The results suggest that the multi-disciplinary approach of the lung nodule program improves follow-up, diagnosis, and intervention in lung cancer treatment.<br /><br />Overall, this study highlights the importance of a dedicated lung nodule program in improving the detection and treatment of lung cancer. However, further efforts are needed to increase the number of high-risk individuals screened for lung cancer at the institution.

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Hari Keshava

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Speaker Hari Keshava

Topic Screening & Early Detection: Nodule Management

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lung nodule program

thoracic surgical service

lung nodule clinic

lung cancer screening

detection

tertiary care academic center

low-dose CT scans

mortality rates

high-risk individuals

University of California Irvine