Characterization of Individuals Taking Part in Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) Screening Program.

Unlabelled: In the past years the participation rate in conventional voluntary x-ray lung screening has been around 22 % in Somogy County in Hungary. Due to the high morbidity and mortality rates of lung cancer, low participation rate of the high risk individuals on the screening is a primary question in Hungary. To obtain an effectively high level of participation in our ongoing low dose CT screening program, we had to emphasize the benefits of participation for the targeted individuals.

[Preliminary experiences with low-dose computed tomography for lung cancer screening in Hungary].

Introduction: Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of all types of cancers both in developed countries and Hungary.

Aim: To obtain experience and facilitate the application of low-dose computed tomography-based lung cancer screening as a targeted public health screening procedure.

Method: Volunteers without thoracic complaints above the age of 40 years (n = 963) were screened for lung cancer using digital chest radiography and low-dose computed tomography.

First result of differentiated communication--to smokers and non-smokers--in order to increase the voluntary participation rate in lung screening.

Background: Lung cancer is the most common fatal malignancy and also the primary cause of cancer mortality. Participation in lung screening is an important step in diagnosing patient in early stage and it can promise better outcomes. The aim of this preliminary study was to determinate the differences in the participation rate of smokers and non-smokers in lung cancer screening and to determine the communication strategies to increase the participation rate.