Low-dose CT scan 4-times more likely to detect malignant mass than x-ray
While traditional screenings for lung cancer include chest x-rays and sputum cytology, a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan is the latest technology to identify small cancer growths before symptoms develop.
Scott Pierce, MD, who works at KentuckyOne Health Hematology and Oncology, notes this new screening is four times more likely to find a malignant mass than a traditional x-ray, leading to earlier detection and an increased rates of survival.
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Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.