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P1.18. First Annual Lung Cancer Screening Day in t ...
P1.18. First Annual Lung Cancer Screening Day in the United States Saturday November 12 2022 - PDF(Abstract)
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The first annual Lung Cancer Screening Day was held in the United States on November 12, 2022, with the aim of increasing awareness and accessibility to lifesaving lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose CT. The event was organized by the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable, the American College of Radiology, the GO2 for Lung Cancer, and the Radiology Healthy Equity Coalition. The event encouraged LCS facilities nationwide to open their doors on that day to allow individuals who cannot take time off from work to be screened. A website was created to provide marketing and instructional materials, including patient- and provider-focused videos, promotional flyers, and a logistics guide. <br /><br />The marketing for National Lung Cancer Screening Day began in late September 2022, and there was a steady increase in registered facilities leading up to November 12. A total of 328 facilities in 39 states participated in the event. Among the participating facilities, 78% considered the event to be a success. Many sites that do not normally offer Saturday screening hours reported a significant increase in volume and are now continuing to offer Saturday screening at a monthly or quarterly frequency. <br /><br />The success of the first National Lung Cancer Screening Day has led to plans for the 2nd Annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day, which will be held on November 11, 2023, coinciding with Veteran's Day. The organizers are also partnering with the Veterans Health Administration to increase LCS among the patients they serve. <br /><br />Overall, the event successfully increased awareness about LCS and the number of patients screened across the country. It addressed the challenges of access and utilization of LCS, particularly for rural and racial/ethnic minority groups. The success of the event highlights the importance of community outreach and collaboration in promoting early detection and screening for lung cancer.
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Ella Kazerooni
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Ella Kazerooni
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Screening & Early Detection: Recruitment & Screening Uptake
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Lung Cancer Screening Day
United States
awareness
accessibility
lifesaving lung cancer screening
low-dose CT
American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable
American College of Radiology
GO2 for Lung Cancer
Radiology Healthy Equity Coalition
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