TY - JOUR AU - Blum, Torsten Gerriet AU - Vogel-Claussen, Jens AU - Hoffmann, Hans AU - Reck, Martin AU - Harth, Volker AU - Faron, Anton AU - Dänschel, Ingrid AU - Andreas, Stefan AU - Rupp, Alexander AU - Kaaks, Rudolf AU - Schmid-Bindert, Gerald TI - White paper on identification, information, and eligibility assessment of potential participants in lung cancer screening in Germany.[Whitepaper zu Identifikation, Information und Eignungsprüfung von potenziellen Teilnehmern an der Lungenkrebsfrüherkennung in Deutschland.] JO - Pneumologie VL - nn SN - 0934-8387 CY - Stuttgart PB - Thieme M1 - DKFZ-2025-02113 SP - nn PY - 2025 N1 - epub AB - The nationwide introduction of lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is imminent in Germany. In contrast to other cancer screening programs, lung cancer screening follows a risk-based approach and specifically targets heavy current and former smokers aged 50 to 75 years. Following several years of pilot phases and regulatory preparation, the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) decided in June 2025 to include this program as a regular benefit covered by statutory health insurance starting in 2026.Evidence from large international studies demonstrates a significant reduction in lung cancer mortality of approximately 20 LB - PUB:(DE-HGF)16 C6 - pmid:41086827 DO - DOI:10.1055/a-2697-6434 UR - https://inrepo02.dkfz.de/record/305372 ER -