CT scans to save Israelis from lung cancer

Israel’s Health Ministry has approved a 3-year pilot program for early detection of lung cancer. Those at high-risk of lung cancer (age 55 – 75, heavy smokers and ex-smokers) will receive low-intensity CT scans. It could save many of Israel’s 1,800 lung cancer deaths each year.

https://www.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Israel-approves-only-thing-that-can-save-lives-of-lung-cancer-patients-614047

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