Find resources to define the target population for lung cancer screening programmes using proven eligibility criteria and validated risk models focusing on smoking history, age, and other risk factors.
- The US Preventative Services Task Force recommends annual screening with low-dose CT for adults aged 50-80 years who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.
- PLCOm2012 Risk Calculator is a validated multivariable risk model for lung cancer screening eligibility including identification of high-risk individuals beyond simple criteria.
- Toumaziz et al summarise existing lung cancer risk prediction models and their application in lung cancer screening in this systematic review.