Smoking's Lung Cancer Risk Post Negative CT Scan

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About The Study: In this cohort study, smokers with negative baseline low-dose computed tomography findings exhibited a substantially elevated long-term lung cancer risk, which became significant only after 2 years after screening. These findings suggest support for extending the initial screening interval and implementing personalized long-term monitoring based on smoking history.

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