Abstract C135: Estimating lung cancer screening eligibility and utilization in Guam

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Analyzing lung cancer screening eligibility and utilization in Guam, indicating significant gaps in screening rates.

An estimated 31.8% of eligible males and 11.2% of females were screened for lung cancer in Guam, underscoring an alarming underutilization.
Among the estimated 9,186 eligible residents, only 1,436 individuals underwent screening, which is just 16% of those eligible.
Eligibility for screening was defined by age and smoking history, while actual utilization figures were obtained from LDCT provider records.
Addressing the barriers to screening is crucial to enhance lung cancer detection and reduce mortality in Guam.

Aguon et al. (2025) studied this question.

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