The purpose of this study is to determine whether reading of low-dose thoracic CT scans can be done by a single general radiologist who has been trained to lung cancer screening, and will evaluate the performance in comparison with double reading by experts.
The study will enroll women between 50 and 74 years old, at risk for lung cancer due to their smoking history.
Women aged from 50 to 74 years
who had smoked at least 20 pack years and quit less than 15 years ago
Had given their consent and accepted the need for a 2-year follow-up
Affiliated to the social security system
Presence of clinical symptoms suggesting malignancy (weight loss, hemoptysis) or ongoing infection (cough with fever)
Evolving cancer
History of lung cancer
A 2-year follow-up not possible
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Lead sponsor
Ministère de la Santé et des Solidarités
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute, France
Collaborator
URC-CIC Paris Descartes Necker Cochin
Collaborator