Early detection can save more lives

Challenge 1: Low participation rate

Many individuals at high risk for lung cancer are often unaware of the potential benefits of screening or may face barriers such as cost, accessibility, or fear of the screening process.

 

Challenge 2: Workload and workflow

Workflow issues, such as managing the influx of screening participants and ensuring timely communication of results, can be a significant burden. Moreover, the repetitive nature of interpreting numerous lung scans can be mentally draining and lead to a loss of enthusiasm.

Challenge 3: Maintain clinical confidence at low dose

Screening participants are typically exposed to repeated CT scans which raises concerns around radiation dose. Lung cancer screening when performed without efficient CT hardware and image reconstruction algorithms, may yield inconclusive or false positive results, leading to additional and costly follow-up procedures, while causing anxiety and stress for patients.

Challenge 4: Cost-effectiveness

Cost-effectiveness of the program requires a careful balance of the investments in equipment and staff, training, and the number of diagnostic and downstream follow-up procedures versus the benefits of improved health outcomes and less spending on costly therapies in the long-run.