Women who receive mammograms also undergo lung scans if notified of eligibility

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology found that notifying women during mammography visits about their eligibility for lung cancer screening significantly increased uptake of low dose CT scans, surpassing researchers’ enrollment targets at two academic medical centers. Stephen Deppen, PhD, MA, and colleagues demonstrated that coordinating lung cancer screening with mammography serves as a powerful “teachable moment,” helping close long standing gaps in lung cancer screening among eligible women.