Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Studies have shown that only 2-6% of eligible high-risk patients are being screened for lung cancer and lung cancer patients receive treatments at lower rates than other cancer patients, regardless of stage of diagnosis. Additionally, despite decades of research into tobacco use treatment, many providers still lack the resources to assist patients in their attempts to quit smoking.
As a family physician, your involvement in prevention, screening, and treatment is critical for reducing the burden of lung cancer in Ohio (higher incidence and lower survival than national average). Training, resources, and tools can help you address the needs of your patients who are at risk for or already diagnosed with lung cancer.
- Have more success with patients’ tobacco cessation in less time
- Follow the latest recommendations for lung cancer screening
- Receive appropriate reimbursement for shared decision-making discussions
- Know how to follow-up on screening results
- Be aware of treatment options to answer patients’ initial questions if diagnosed
- Collaborate more effectively with treatment specialists
- Provide optimal care to your patients during and following cancer treatment.
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LuCa’s website also provides an expansive resource library with more than 300 articles and tools for physicians and their patients; information on upcoming events and webinars, as well as recordings of recent webinars; and technical assistance for health systems, state cancer coalitions, provider organizations, and others interested in engaging physicians and other health care providers around lung cancer topics.
For more information about LuCa’s course or other services, visit www.lucatraining.org, email lucatraining@louisville.edu, or call 1.844.LUCA.NTN.