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. 2019 Feb 27;125(12):2039–2048. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32026

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Absolute annual number of patients with lung cancer in the United States requiring surgery with the implementation of low‐dose computed tomography screening for lung cancer in 2018 using the US Preventive Services Task Force criteria at different constant screening adherence levels. USPSTF indicates US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations (annual screening of current smokers and former smokers who quit fewer than 15 years ago, aged 55‐80 years, with a smoking history of at least 30 pack‐years).