Developing a risk prediction tool for lung cancer in Kent and Medway, England: cohort study using linked data.

Journal: BJC reports
Published Date: Oct 17, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer has the poorest survival due to late diagnosis and there is no universal screening. Hence, early detection is crucial. Our objective was to develop a lung cancer risk prediction tool at a population level.

Authors

  • David Howell
    Quantum Analytica, Berkshire, UK. david@quantum-analytica.co.uk.
  • Ross Buttery
    Quantum Analytica, Berkshire, UK.
  • Padmanabhan Badrinath
    Public Health Medicine, Kent County Council, Maidstone, England, UK.
  • Abraham George
    Public Health Medicine, Kent County Council, Maidstone, England, UK.
  • Rithvik Hariprasad
    Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Ian Vousden
    Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, Reading, UK.
  • Tina George
    Kent & Medway Cancer Alliance, Maidstone, UK.
  • Cathy Finnis
    Early Cancer Diagnosis and Cancer Health Inequalities, Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance, Maidstone, UK.

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