Topic 2: Integration of Mobile CT Scanning-Mobile CT in Regional Areas

Mobile CT in Regional Areas - Brazil

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The speaker reflects on the progress and growing awareness in lung cancer screening over the past two decades. Initially inspired by a conversation with Claudia in 2007, they began lung cancer screening initiatives in Brazil, starting with a trial in 2010. They acknowledge support from organizations like Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca. Despite challenges such as dealing with tuberculosis, they managed to implement a mobile unit for screenings. The speaker highlights collaborations with national medical societies, the execution of educational initiatives, and the development of national recommendations for lung cancer screening in Brazil.

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Ricardo Sales dos Santos

Keywords

lung cancer screening

Brazil

mobile unit

educational initiatives

national recommendations