Der Radiologe
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Lung cancer is by far the most frequent type of cancer worldwide and in particular the most frequent cause of cancer deaths. The most important risk factor is smoking and abstinence is therefore the most effective primary prevention for lung cancer. ⋯ European trials in parallel to the USA National lung screening trial (NLST), including a German trial will also address these issues and will thus be continued. Before the final analysis in several years time routine lung cancer screening with MSCT cannot be recommended and MSCT lung screening can only be performed within the framework of studies.