Screening programme Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer using low-dose CT scans resulted in an overall 20-year survival rate of 80%. (Courtesy: RSNA)
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death, with a five-year survival rate of only 10â
You’ve reached the limit of what you can view on Physics World without registering
If you already have an account on Physics World, then please sign in to continue reading
If you do not yet have an account, please register so you can
Access more than 20 years of online content
Choose which e-mail newsletters you would like to receive
Tami Freeman
is an online editor for Physics World