RCT | Chest CT scan plus x-ray vs. chest x-ray for the follow-up of completely resected non-small-cell lung cancer.

Chest CT scan plus x-ray versus chest x-ray for the follow-up of completely resected non-small-cell lung cancer (IFCT-0302): a multicentre, open-label, randomised, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

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Totally unexpected! After resection of early NSCLC in 1775 pts, follow-up by ct-scan did not improve survival vs a simple chest X-Rays! We should ALWAYS questioned our practice. Amazing work from Virginie Westeel @barlesi @IFCTlung https://t.co/iMFGtpkQcF

— Benjamin Besse (@BenjaminBesseMD) August 12, 2022