
Many eligible patients miss lung cancer screening due to low awareness and systemic barriers, putting underserved groups at higher risk for late-stage disease.

Sora Ely, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at GW Cancer Center.

Many eligible patients miss lung cancer screening due to low awareness and systemic barriers, putting underserved groups at higher risk for late-stage disease.

Sora Ely, MD, emphasized that national lung cancer screening rates remain below 10%, underscoring the urgent need for greater awareness and uptake.