The TLHC programme was launched in Doncaster in 2021 and extended to Bassetlaw in 2022 to enhance early cancer detection.Aims and Objectives: This study evaluates the TLHC's effectiveness in increasing the detection of early-stage cancer and the proportion eligible for curative treatment.Methods: ...
Objectives Establish the feasibility of using community spirometry services to perform spirometry in low risk for cancer candidates within the TLHC programme Compare case-finding for COPD between the low risk cohort using community spirometry and high risk cohort with on-site spirometry within a TLHC...
Of those diagnosed with a primary lung Conclusion A county-wide TLHC programme can be set up using one DGH as the lead provider. Our data confirms screening identifies cancer at a treatable stage. We do need to continue to consider the impact of incidental findings on speciality MDTs, ...
Targeted lung health check (TLHC) programme outcomes: Doncaster experiencedoi:10.1016/S0169-5002(23)00593-7Moe KyiAbdul NasimudeenJason PageSue MatthewsElsevier B.V.Lung Cancer
Introduction: Doncaster, UK, implemented the pilot TLHC programme from March 2021. Ever-smokers between 55-75y with high cancer risk scores had low dose CT. Images were analysed by AI and reported by chest radiologists. Significant findings were sent to SRMDT for second read and clinical ...
doi:10.1016/S0169-5002(23)00585-8Bethany MarjoramLiJi NgLeanne CheyneElsevier B.V.Lung Cancer
TLHC programme guidelines suggest that this is assessed using a simple visual score as mild, moderate or severe; and that recommendations for further assessment are made if appropriate. Access through your organization Check access to the full text by signing in through your organization. Access ...