Lung cancer screening expert speaks to lack of uptake

Jul 4, 2023
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In this interview with AuntMinnie.com, Kristin Maki, PhD, of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit discusses why uptake of lung cancer screening continues to lag and how the problem can be addressed.


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