Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. It affects about 1.8 million people around the world annually. However, it is a largely preventable type of cancer. Early detection of cancer often holds great importance as it enhances the chances of cure and overall survival of a patient. Therefore, this guideline has been developed for assisting healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia to manage various aspects in screening and prevention of lung cancer.
What is the Guideline About? This Guideline was prepared by a multidisciplinary team of experts in lung cancer in association with the National Cancer Center and the Saudi Lung Cancer Association of Saudi Thoracic Society. The team of experts reviewed various reliable international guideline information, data, and experiences in the Kingdom related to lung cancer prevention and screening. Based on the review results…
