While most women over age 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer, only a minority who are also eligible for CT scans for lung cancer undergo those potentially lifesaving screenings. A new study shows that targeted outreach can close the gap. The study, published Dec. 1, 2025, in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, showed that the improvement in lung cancer screenings exceeded the target enrollment set by researchers. The study also demonstrated that two different types of outreach initiatives were effective in increasing uptake. “For years, we have recognized that many women screened for breast cancer are in fact dying from lung cancer. This study allowed us the opportunity to inform women and their referring providers of lung screening eligibility and to facilitate lung screening exams,” said Kim Sandler, MD, professor of Radiology and Radiological Sciences.