The California Technology Assessment Forum is requested to review the scientific evidence for the use of low dose spiral computerized tomography (LDCT) as a modality for lung cancer screening.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer ... allowing the use of other tools like biopsy forceps or cytology brushes when necessary.

The study aimed to address the limitations of standard diagnostic methods such as clinical evaluation, MRI, and cytology, which often lack sensitivity and specificity, posing challenges for ...