USPSTF broadens age range, risk threshold in new recommendation for lung cancer screening

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended expanding the eligible age range and broadening the risk threshold for annual low-dose CT screening for lung cancer.

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Matthew Bin Han Ong
Matthew Bin Han Ong
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