Low-dose computed tomographic screening provides significantly improved survival of lung cancer patients. During a pandemic, lung screening could be suspended along with other elective procedures, since a few months delay in diagnosis might be better than subjecting patients to screening and a possible operation under dangerous circumstances. Should screening be suspended during a pandemic?

*Unless otherwise noted, speakers have nothing to disclose.

Moderators

Barry Gibney

Robert Sade

Presentations:

1. PRO: Lung Cancer Screening Should be Suspended During a Pandemic - Frank Detterbeck

2. CON: Lung Cancer Screening Should be Suspended During a Pandemic - Douglas Wood

3. Rebuttal

4. Panel Discussion