Early Detection of Bronchogenic Carcinoma: CT Screening and Work-up of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

Jane Crossin, MB, BCh

Clinical Fellow, University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September, 2001

Presented at:
University of Toronto Organ Imaging and Pediatric Update, 2001
40 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Review the epidemiology of lung cancer
• Methods of lung cancer prevention
• Principles of screening programs
• Previous CXR and current CT screening trials
• Understand the future role of lung cancer screening

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit