Tag: lung cancer screening
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AONN+ Conference Spotlight: Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Practical Adherence Strategies
Introduction: Elevating Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, making effective screening strategies more important than ever. The 16th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference featured a pivotal session dedicated to updated lung cancer screening guidelines and practical approaches to boost…
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Fluorescent Dye Helps Highlight Lung Nodules: What Patients Should Know
Understanding Lung Nodules and Why They Matter Lung nodules are small, round or oval growths in the lungs. They often appear on imaging tests done for unrelated reasons and can range from benign to potentially cancerous. Because nodules are typically very small, doctors rely on imaging techniques and, in some cases, special dyes or contrast…