2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) - Posters-P4.04D.10 Risk-Based LDCT Screening for Non-smokers in Taoyuan, Taiwan

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The presentation by Yi-Ching Yu from the Department of Public Health in Taoyuan City focuses on a risk-based Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) screening program for non-smokers in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Recognizing that lung cancer affects both smokers and non-smokers, the city has responded to an increase in cases among non-smokers by launching an LDCT screening initiative on March 1, 2023, targeting high-risk non-smokers to enable early detection and treatment.<br /><br />The screening program primarily focuses on individuals with a family history of lung cancer and those with occupational exposures, such as workers in industrial zones and those exposed to cooking oil fumes, both significant risk factors for lung cancer in non-smokers. The program encompasses cross-departmental collaboration and partnerships with various healthcare institutions, including public and private hospitals, to facilitate widespread and effective screening.<br /><br />Results from 2023 indicated that 13,446 people were screened, with a 7.06% positive rate, and 74 confirmed lung cancer cases. Notably, more females participated, with a higher rate of positive findings compared to males. Older age, secondhand smoke exposure, and history of pulmonary diseases were associated with higher lung cancer detection rates. The program also leveraged AI-assisted LDCT to enhance detection efficiency, reducing interpretation time by 20% and increasing positive case detection by 14%.<br /><br />Future plans involve assessing other high-risk groups for inclusion in the screening program and improving monitoring of individuals with positive test results. The early detection enabled by this program significantly increases survival rates, with up to 90% of detected cases being in early stages. This initiative emphasizes the importance of early intervention in reducing lung cancer mortality among non-smokers.

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Hsing-hui LIN

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Speaker Hsing-hui LIN

Topic Screening & Early Detection

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Yi-Ching Yu

Low-Dose Computed Tomography

non-smokers

lung cancer

Taoyuan City

screening program

AI-assisted LDCT

early detection

public health

risk factors