Lung cancer screening : intention to participate and acceptability among Belgian smokers

Abstract: Objective Next to the obvious benefits of tobacco-use cessation, lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans has been proposed as a means to lower lung cancer burden. Achieving an impact of any cancer screening program on cancer-specific mortality largely depends on the uptake. The aim of this study was to estimate the acceptability and intention to participate in a lung cancer screening program among Belgian current or former smokers. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was carried out among adults from the Belgian population. Sampling took place within... Mehr ...