2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - Posters-P2.04B.14 Barriers to Maximal Screening Impact in Persons Diagnosed with Lung Cancer in a Prospective Cohort.

P2.04B.14 Barriers to Maximal Screening Impact in Persons Diagnosed with Lung Cancer in a Prospective Cohort.

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The study by Osarenren Ogbeide examines the barriers to maximizing the impact of lung cancer screening (LCS) in a prospective cohort of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer at Baptist Memorial Health Care system, focusing on patients diagnosed between 2015 and 2023. Lung cancer is a significant health issue, responsible for 12% of all cancers and 20% of cancer deaths in the U.S. Early detection through annual screening, as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, aims to improve survival outcomes. However, participation remains low, with only 5-10% of eligible individuals in the U.S. undergoing screening.<br /><br />The study categorizes patients into five cohorts: diagnosed lung cancer patients, LCS eligible patients, those who have been screened at least once, those who quit smoking before LCS, and those with multiple LCS episodes. Out of 3,074 diagnosed patients, only 1,686 (55%) were eligible for LCS; of these, a mere 420 (14%) participated in screening. Among the screened, a small subset (109) quit smoking before their first screening, and 131 underwent multiple LCS episodes.<br /><br />Results indicate that the most significant barrier to maximizing screening impact is the eligibility criteria, which disqualify 45% of lung cancer patients from LCS. Access issues form the second major barrier, with only 24% of eligible individuals actually getting screened. The study concludes that patients engaging in multiple LCS episodes exhibit the best survival outcomes, suggesting a need to revise eligibility criteria and improve access to increase participation in screening programs and ultimately enhance survival rates.

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Osa Ogbeide

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Speaker Osa Ogbeide

Topic Screening & Early Detection

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lung cancer screening

barriers

eligibility criteria

Baptist Memorial Health Care

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

screening participation

early detection

access issues

survival outcomes

smoking cessation