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American Academy of Family Physicians

Lung Cancer


Lung Cancer

The AAFP concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against screening asymptomatic persons for lung cancer with either low dose computerized tomography (LDCT), chest x-ray (CXR), sputum cytology, or a combination of these tests. (2004)

(Grade: I recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm#pre
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/3rduspstf/lungcancer/lungcanrs.htm#clinical