How long do you continue surveillance imaging for NSCLC after definitive treatment?
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Radiation Oncology · Cancer Care Centers of Brevard
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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.
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Radiation Oncology · UCLA | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
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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.
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Radiation Oncology · Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
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CXR alternating with LD-CT q 6 monthly also an option.
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