Synopsis Lung cancer is known to be a leading cause of mortality. The incidence of lung cancer has been increasing in the past few years. The disease is common in women and men of all ages. In its early stages, the disease is treatable only with surgery without chemotherapy or adjuvant therapy. Early detection is crucial for timely treatment.
Computed tomography (CT) is a recommended method for cancer detection, yet it has some limitations. Digital tomosynthesis (DT) is an advanced alternative to CT scan, which allows a better evaluation of cancer nodules compared to the conventional radiographic techniques. This Journal Watch discusses the study “Lung Cancer Detection With Digital Chest Tomosynthesis: Baseline Results From The Observational Study SOS,” from Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Authors : Alberto Terzi, Luca Bertolaccini, Andrea Viti, et al. What was the need for this study?…
