U.S., Sept. 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07171190) titled 'Targeted Abdominal CT in Conjunction With Lung Cancer Screening' on Aug. 14.
Brief Summary: Early detection through screening can improve cancer survival by identifying it when it's most treatable. The NHS now offers Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) assessments to people aged 55-74 who have ever smoked. Those at higher risk of lung cancer are offered a lung scan.
This group also has a high risk of developing abdominal cancers, such as kidney cancer. A recent study explored whether it would be feasible to extend the lung scan to include the abdomen. Results showed most participants supported this addition, and the number of serious find...