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Lung cancer deaths prevented and life-years gained from lung cancer screening

JAMA

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: Only approximately 1 in 5 eligible individuals in the U.S. underwent lung cancer screening (LCS) in 2024. Increasing current uptake to 100% could increase deaths prevented and life-years gained 3-fold. Efforts to increase uptake include improving awareness of LCS recommendations and access to LCS facilities, and targeting subgroups in whom LCS maximizes life-years gained.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Priti Bandi, PhD, email Priti.bandi@cancer.org.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2025.19798)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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