Developing a Pan-European Technical Standard for a Comprehensive High-quality Lung Cancer CT Screening Program. An ERS Technical Standard.

Publication

Developing a Pan-European Technical Standard for a Comprehensive High-quality Lung Cancer CT Screening Program. An ERS Technical Standard.

Journal Paper/Review - May 18, 2023

Baldwin David, O'Dowd Emma L, Tietzova Ilona, Kerpel-Fronius Anna, Heuvelmans Marjolein, Snoeckx Annemiek, Ashraf Haseem, Kauczor Hans-Ulrich, Nagavci Blin, Oudkerk Matthijs, Putora Paul Martin, Rzyman Witold, Veronesi Giulia, Borondy-Kitts Andrea, Gratacos Antoni Rosell, van Meerbeeck Jan P, Blum Torsten-Gerriet

Citation

Baldwin D, O'Dowd E, Tietzova I, Kerpel-Fronius A, Heuvelmans M, Snoeckx A, Ashraf H, Kauczor H, Nagavci B, Oudkerk M, Putora P, Rzyman W, Veronesi G, Borondy-Kitts A, Gratacos A, van Meerbeeck J, Blum T. Developing a Pan-European Technical Standard for a Comprehensive High-quality Lung Cancer CT Screening Program. An ERS Technical Standard. Eur Respir J 2023

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Eur Respir J 2023

Publication Date

May 18, 2023

Issn Electronic

1399-3003

Brief description/objective

Screening for lung cancer with low radiation dose computed tomography (LDCT) has a strong evidence base. The European Council adopted a recommendation in November 2022 that lung cancer screening be implemented using a stepwise approach. The imperative now is to ensure that implementation follows an evidence-based process that delivers clinical and cost effectiveness. This ERS Taskforce was formed to provide a technical standard for a high-quality lung cancer screening program.