Role of imaging techniques in the screening and detection of lung cancer
Abstract
Lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Medical researchers estimate that detecting lung cancer in its early stages can reduce mortality through the visualization of lung nodules using imaging techniques. Noninvasive imaging modalities such as chest radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) continue to offer opportunities in the screening, detection, and characterization of lung cancer. This chapter summarizes the noninvasive imaging techniques and their roles in the screening and detection of lung cancer.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
AI in cancer detection
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Institute of Physics eBooks
- Pages
- 6–1
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter