2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P1.18. First Annual Lung Cancer Screening Day in the United States Saturday November 12 2022

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The document discusses the first annual Lung Cancer Screening Day in the United States, which took place on November 12, 2022. The goal of the event was to raise awareness about lung cancer screening (LCS) and increase the utilization of low-dose CT scans for early detection of lung cancer. The event was organized by several organizations, including the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology.<br /><br />Leading up to the event, there was a steady increase in the number of registered facilities offering LCS. On the day of the event, 326 facilities participated, with 54 of them completing a post-survey. The majority of facilities reported screening up to 10 patients, and 78% considered the event to be a success. Some facilities that don't normally offer Saturday screening hours reported an increase in volume and have decided to continue offering Saturday screenings on a monthly or quarterly basis.<br /><br />The first National Lung Cancer Screening Day was held in 75% of states across the US and successfully increased awareness about LCS in communities. The second annual event is scheduled for November 11, 2023, coinciding with Veteran's Day. The US Veterans Health Administration has officially endorsed the event and will be promoting LCS at their facilities.<br /><br />To increase accessibility, LCS facilities were encouraged to open their doors on the weekends, allowing individuals who can't take time off from work to be screened. A website was created to provide marketing materials and resources for facilities to promote the event. A post-survey was sent to participating facilities to collect information on the number of patients screened and their perception of the event's success.<br /><br />Overall, the first National Lung Cancer Screening Day was considered a success in increasing awareness and utilization of LCS. The event will continue to be held annually, and efforts will be made to increase participation among eligible veterans.

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Ella Kazerooni

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Speaker Ella Kazerooni

Topic Screening & Early Detection: Recruitment & Screening Uptake

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Lung Cancer Screening Day

awareness

low-dose CT scans

facilities

post-survey

Saturday screenings

National Lung Cancer Screening Day

US Veterans Health Administration

accessibility

eligible veterans