Recommendations:
- The CTFPHC concludes that there is fair evidence to recommend against screening asymptomatic people for lung cancer using chest radiographic examination. (D recommendation).
- The CTFPHC concludes that there is insufficient evidence (in quantity and/or quality) to make a recommendation as to whether spiral CT scanning should be used for screening asymptomatic people for lung cancer. However, other factors may influence decision-making. (I recommendation).
Because few cancers have such an identifiable and preventable risk factor, it is advised that patients should stop smoking.