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This month, the American Cancer Society expanded its lung cancer screening recommendations to yearly, low-dose CT scans for those aged 50 to 80 who formerly or currently smoke and have a 20 or greater "pack year" history. KBIA’s Rebecca Smith spoke with Dr. Sebastian Wiesemann and Dr. Vipul Bhanderi from Ellis Fischel Cancer Center about these new recommendations.
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Missouri and Iowa show little progress in cutting their rates of new cancer cases, according to the latest American Lung Association report. Nebraska and Kansas saw rates of new cases remain below or at the national average.
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Paul Pepper: Jussuf Kaifi, MD, "Lung Cancer" & Rob Crouse, Capital City Productions, "Forever Plaid"Did you know that Missouri ranks among the top 10 states in terms of lung cancer cases diagnosed each year? Why? DR. JUSSUF KAIFI, MU Health Care, says…
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Medicare now pays for some long-term smokers to get an annual test. These scans could save thousands of lives each year, but some doctors still worry risks outweigh benefits.