Analysis Finds Lung Cancer Screening Worthwhile For Longtime Smokers

Researchers conclude that spiral CT, which makes 3-D pictures of lungs, could reduce lung cancer deaths by 35 percent at a cost of $19,000 to $26,000 per year of life saved. The findings apply to people at high risk for developing lung cancer. Read More...

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Posted Apr 10 2012, 07:22 AM by Shots - Health Blog