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04/01/26

Achieving equitable care for racial minority patients with a lung cancer screening program.

Griffith, Azante; Pratt, Catherine G; Whitrock, Jenna N; Moore, Allison N; Waits, Brandy; Kapur, Sangita; Starnes, Sandra L; Van Haren, Robert M. Ann Thorac Surg.

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Big Three Conditions Equity, Access, and Timeliness Tests, Screening, and Laboratory Processes
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Summary

Racial minority lung cancer patients often present with advanced disease, undergo fewer resections, and have poorer survival, which could be due to screening disparities. This cohort study assesses the impact of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) on diagnosis and treatment in Black men, showing that structured LDCT programs improve screening access and facilitate timely care. The findings underscore the need to optimize screening for equitable outcomes.

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Griffith A, Pratt CG, Whitrock JN, et al. Achieving equitable care for racial minority patients with a lung cancer screening program. Ann Thorac Surg. 2026;121(4):830-837.