CT screening for lung cancer is cost effective
Cancer Type |
Screening Method |
Cost per life-yr served (2012 dollars) |
|---|---|---|
| Lung | LDCT (age 55 to 64) | $18,662 |
| LDCT (age 65 to 80) | $18,452 | |
Colorectal |
Colonoscopy |
$18,705 |
| Breast | Mammography | $31,309 |
Cervical |
Pap smear |
$50,162 |
1NEJM 2014: 371:1793
2Health Affairs 2012:31:770 American Health & Drug Benefits 2014: 7(5): 272