SynthesisCA: a cancer journal for clinicians2021
Racial and socioeconomic disparities in lung cancer screening in the United States: A systematic review.
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92 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Facilitators and barriers of lung cancer screening participation: umbrella and systematic review of the global evidence.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of Interventions Intended to Increase Lung Cancer Screening Rates: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Journal of general internal medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Lung Cancer Screening Participation Among Indigenous Peoples Worldwide: A Systematic Review of Challenges and Opportunities.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Pooled it
- LDCT uptake and determinants of lung cancer screening in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Evidence of Racial Disparities in the Lung Cancer Screening Process: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of general internal medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Providing Reminders and Education Prior to lung cancer screening: Feasibility and acceptability of a multilevel approach to address disparities in lung cancer screening.Translational behavioral medicine · 2025Trial
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- The Role of Cancer-Related Fatalistic Beliefs and Perceived Information Ambiguity in Lung Cancer Screening Uptake.Clinical journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Strengthening awareness and community resources for early detection of lung cancer through navigation guided screening in American Indian/Alaska Native clinics (SACRED LUNGS): Study protocol.Contemporary clinical trials · 2026Article
- Medicaid Expansion and Overall Mortality Among Individuals With Lung Cancer.The Journal of surgical research · 2026Article
- Willingness to receive lung cancer screening when engaged in community-based locations.JTCVS open · 2026Article
- Analysis of Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Among Patients Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR · 2026Article
- The landscape of lung cancer screening globally: a comparison of established programs and estimates of eligibility to participate.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2026Review
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- The Digital Information Environment of Lung Cancer and Lung Cancer Screening: Protocol for a Cross-Platform Social Media Content Analysis.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- National race-based disparities in referral to Commission on Cancer centers for lung cancer resection.JTCVS open · 2026Article
- Sociodemographic profile of individuals eligible for lung cancer screening according to Brazilian guidelines: a national analysis.Respiratory research & clinical practice · 2026Article
- Trends and Survival Outcomes of Lung Cancer Surgery in South Korea, 2015-2019.Thoracic cancer · 2026Article
- Bridging Mammography and Lung Cancer Screening: Eligibility, Uptake and Potential Impact.Cancer medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the leading cause of cancer deaths. Lung cancer screening (LCS) reduces NSCLC mortality; however, a lack of diversity in LCS studies may limit the generalizability of the results to marginalized groups who face higher risk for and worse outcomes from NSCLC. Identifying sources of inequity in the LCS pipeline is essential to reduce disparities in NSCLC outcomes. The authors searched 3 major databases for studies published from January 1, 2010 to February 27, 2020 that met the following criteria: 1) included screenees between ages 45 and 80 years who were current or former smokers, 2) written in English, 3) conducted in the United States, and 4) discussed socioeconomic and race-based LCS outcomes. Eligible studies were assessed for risk of bias. Of 3721 studies screened, 21 were eligible. Eligible studies were evaluated, and their findings were categorized into 3 themes related to LCS disparities faced by Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals: 1) eligibility; 2) utilization, perception, and utility; and 3) postscreening behavior and care. Disparities in LCS exist along racial and socioeconomic lines. There are several steps along the LCS pipeline in which Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals miss the potential benefits of LCS, resulting in increased mortality. This study identified potential sources of inequity that require further investigation. The authors recommend the implementation of prospective trials that evaluate eligibility criteria for underserved groups and the creation of interventions focused on improving utilization and follow-up care to decrease LCS disparities.
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