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The SUMMIT study, led by Prof Sam Janes, has recruited smokers and ex-smokers aged 55-78 and offered them a CT scan. This has so far allowed identification of 180 cases of lung cancer. Of these, 70% were at potentially curable stages, demonstrating the relevance of early detection programmes.

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Professor Sam Janes talks about the SUMMIT study, a screening programme that aims to improve early detection for those without symptoms — increasing the chances of survival by catching the disease before it spreads.

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The SUMMIT Study

Professor Sam Janes, Head of the Lungs for Living Research Centre, explains the largest UK lung cancer screening study, which will be delivered by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøH in collaboration with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø and GRAIL. The SUMMIT study aims to provide lung cancer screening to a large at-risk population and to support the development of a blood test for early detection of multiple cancers.

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Helping patients make lung cancer scan decision through video and brochure

Dr Mamta Ruparel from Lungs for Living, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, talks about theÌý impact of a short video to promote informed decision-making in individuals taking part in a lung cancer screening demonstration pilot. Recorded at the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) Annual Conference 2018, Dublin.

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Lung Cancer Screening

This animated video has been made by experts to help patients decide if CT screening for lung cancer is right for them.

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Screening for lung cancer in the UK: progress and considerations

Dr Neal Navani (Lungs for Living, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Respiratory) highlights the need to consider smoking cessation within lung cancer screening programmes. Filmed at the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) Annual Conference 2018, Dublin.

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Smoking and lung cancer screening

Dr Neal Navani discusses issues surrounding smoking and lung cancer screening. Filmed at the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG) Annual Conference 2018, Dublin.

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Earlier cancer diagnosis at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøH

Professor Sam Janes from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍøH talks about the challenges with lung cancer and how the Cancer Vanguard is working to ensure earlier diagnosis, which can help save lives.