laagdosisCTscreening
Laagdosis-CT screening, also called LDCT screening, is a medical screening method that uses low-dose computed tomography to detect lung cancer at an early stage in people without symptoms but who are at high risk.
Typical eligibility includes age and smoking history; guidelines commonly recommend adults roughly 50–80 years old with
Evidence from large trials shows mortality reductions. The US NLST trial (2002-2009) found a reduction in lung
Screening process typically involves annual LDCT; radiology uses standardized reporting like Lung-RADS to categorize findings and
Implementation and status vary by country. In the United States, guidelines generally recommend LDCT for adults