How long do you continue surveillance imaging for NSCLC after definitive treatment?

Topics: Lung Cancer • Radiation Oncology • Medical Oncology • Non-small cell lung cancer

NCCN recommends annual CT surveillance indefinitely after year 5, but I’m curious how many physicians continue and for how long?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

Theoretically, many of these patients would likely have the risk factors to qualify for ongoing low dose CT chest surveillance well after addressing their pulmonary malignancy.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21714641

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Medical Oncologist at Texas Oncology
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Medical Oncologist at Tripler Army Medical Center
This is consistent with NCCN Guideline for those e...

Radiation Oncologist at Jacob E Locke MD PA
Please note that utilization management will deny ...

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

Up to 5 years to assess the primary tumor, then annual LDCT as the risk of a 2nd primary lung cancer is incredibly high in this population.

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

CXR alternating with LD-CT q 6 monthly also an option.

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