89% of 124 surveyed patients say doctors did not mention low-dose CT lung cancer screening
A survey at an urban academic institution found most patients had not heard about low-dose CT screening from their doctors, though most were willing to learn more.
“89% reported that their doctors had not mentioned low-dose CT lung cancer screening, while 86% were willing to visit a provider to learn more.”— AppliedRadiology
A survey of 124 patients at an urban academic institution has highlighted communication gaps around lung cancer screening, according to a post by Applied Radiology on X.
The post said 89% of respondents reported that their doctors had not mentioned low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening. At the same time, 86% said they were willing to visit a provider to learn more about it.
According to the post, the study also explores barriers to attending medical appointments, including cost and work schedules.
Applied Radiology, a clinical review journal and website for medical professionals, shared the findings during Men's Health Awareness Month. It framed them around the question of what keeps patients from learning about lung cancer screening. The post linked to the full study. It did not name the study's authors or the journal in which it appeared, and it gave no further detail on the survey's methods or the patients surveyed.
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“89% reported that their doctors had not mentioned low-dose CT lung cancer screening, while 86% were willing to visit a provider to learn more.”
— AppliedRadiology View the post on X
