Lung Cancer Screening: An Underutilized Yet Potentially Life Saving Service

Please join Mission Health Partner's Medical Director, Amy Russell, MD as she discusses low dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening with Kerri McGovern, MD, a Medical Oncologist with Mission Medical Oncology. Lung Cancer is the second most common cancer, and the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Lung Cancer has a generally poor diagnosis, with an overall survival rate of 20.5%. Early stage lung cancer has a better prognosis and is more responsive to treatment. Dr. McGovern shares with us the patient population that would qualify for this screening as well as how to navigate this process by working collaboratively with a team of providers.