The new lung cancer screening program needs to be independently evaluated to keep it on track, and to minimise the harms.

Computed tomography (CT): CT scans are usually done if the tumor is larger or if there is concern about cancer spread. For more information, see CT Scan for Cancer. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): ...

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and location of a tumor before ...

In multivariate regression analysis, only gender (p < 0.001) and FEV 1 /FVC ratio (p < 0.001) predicted total LAA%. Conclusions: At all stages of COPD severity, men have more CT emphysema than women.

Other investigators [25, 26, 27] have found that CT phenotypes correlate with clinical characteristics, pulmonary inflammation, and outcomes in patients with COPD.

The monsoon brings dampness, which can turn your home into a hidden source of mould, a real threat to your lungs. Pulmonary ...

A CT scan of the abdomen (belly) and pelvis exposes a person to about 10 mSv. A PET/CT exposes you to about 25 mSv of radiation. This is equal to about 8 years of average background radiation exposure ...