2018
Improved discrimination between benign and malignant LDCT screening-detected lung nodules with dynamic over static 18F-FDG PET as a function of injected dose
Ye Q, Wu J, Lu Y, Naganawa M, Gallezot JD, Ma T, Liu Y, Tanoue L, Detterbeck F, Blasberg J, Chen MK, Casey M, Carson RE, Liu C. Improved discrimination between benign and malignant LDCT screening-detected lung nodules with dynamic over static 18F-FDG PET as a function of injected dose. Physics In Medicine And Biology 2018, 63: 175015. PMID: 30095083, PMCID: PMC6158045, DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aad97f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation-based input functionStandardized uptake valueImage-derived input functionLung nodulesClinical trialsTime-activity curvesLow-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screeningLung cancer mortality ratesIndeterminate lung nodulesComputed Tomography ScreeningF-FDG PETCancer mortality ratesStatic PET acquisitionVirtual clinical trialsScan durationTomography screeningFDG injectionPET scansMortality rateUptake valueAccurate diagnosisMalignant lung nodulesROC analysisPatient dataMalignant nodulesScreening for Lung Cancer CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report
Mazzone PJ, Silvestri GA, Patel S, Kanne JP, Kinsinger LS, Wiener RS, Hoo G, Detterbeck FC. Screening for Lung Cancer CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report. CHEST Journal 2018, 153: 954-985. PMID: 29374513, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2018.01.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-dose CT screeningLow-dose chest CTCT screeningChest CTClinical questionsNational Lung Screening TrialEvidence baseScreen-detected findingsLung cancer resultsChest CT screeningScreening-eligible patientsKey clinical questionsStandard of careImportant clinical questionsSystematic literature reviewExpert Panel ReportLow-dose CTCHEST GuidelineGRADE approachCessation interventionsCochrane LibraryLiterature reviewLung cancerPICO questionScreening Trial
2012
Benefits and Harms of CT Screening for Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review
Bach PB, Mirkin JN, Oliver TK, Azzoli CG, Berry DA, Brawley OW, Byers T, Colditz GA, Gould MK, Jett JR, Sabichi AL, Smith-Bindman R, Wood DE, Qaseem A, Detterbeck FC. Benefits and Harms of CT Screening for Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review. JAMA 2012, 307: 2418-2429. PMID: 22610500, PMCID: PMC3709596, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2012.5521.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-dose computed tomographyLung cancer mortalityLung cancerLDCT screeningCancer deathCancer mortalityEffect of LDCTSystematic reviewNational Lung Screening TrialEvidence-based clinical guidelinesFrequency of followLung cancer deathsLung cancer screeningRisk of deathPotential harmAdvanced diseaseCause mortalityCohort studyMost patientsSecondary outcomesMajor complicationsPrimary outcomeRandomized studyRandomized trialsCT screening
2006
Evaluation and definitive management of medically inoperable early stage non-small-cell lung cancer. Part 2: newer treatment modalities.
Decker RH, Tanoue LT, Colasanto JM, Detterbeck FC, Wilson LD. Evaluation and definitive management of medically inoperable early stage non-small-cell lung cancer. Part 2: newer treatment modalities. Oncology 2006, 20: 899-905; discussion 905-8, 913. PMID: 16922260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell lung cancerLung cancerPoor baseline pulmonary functionCurative treatment alternativeInoperable early stageSingle-modality radiotherapyComorbid medical illnessesBaseline pulmonary functionBetter overall survivalMinority of patientsRadiotherapy dose escalationDefinitive treatment optionEarly-stage patientsOverall survival dataNew treatment modalitiesMediastinal nodalAdvanced diseaseCurative resectionDistant failureOverall survivalPulmonary functionDose escalationDefinitive managementMedical illnessCancer mortality