Lung Cancer Screening: Who, How and When to Refer

First up, thoracic radiologist Brett M. Elicker, MD, presents current guidelines on who will benefit from lung cancer screening; offers tips on discussing screening options with patients, who often worry about CT radiation exposure; and explains nodule features that qualify as “suspicious” (i.e., warrant referral). Next, thoracic surgeon Johannes Kratz, MD, describes state-of-the-art techniques for treating early-stage lung cancer, including neoadjuvant chemo and robotic surgery.