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A systematic review of the benefits of screening never smokers who have a high risk of lung cancer

Principal Investigator
Name
Brent White
Institution
Western Sydney University
Position Title
Medical Student
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About this CDAS Project
Study
PLCO (Learn more about this study)
Project ID
PLCO-765
Initial CDAS Request Approval
Apr 16, 2021
Title
A systematic review of the benefits of screening never smokers who have a high risk of lung cancer
Summary
We are performing a systematic review looking at the screening of never smokers who are at higher risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer screening can be by any method including chest x-ray. Outcomes include detection rate, stage at diagnosis, and 5-yr survival if available.
Aims

To determine whether there is a benefit in screening any never-smoker sub-population which is at a higher risk of lung cancer.
To determine whether lung cancer is detected at an earlier stage.

Collaborators

Dr Kate McBride
Dr Tara Roberts
Dr Emily Stone
Mr Brent White
Ms Claire Kim
Mr Geoffrey Mai
Mr Joshua Downie
Mr Michael Denniss