Experts have developed a customizable web-based tool aimed at reducing lung cancer mortality rates and enhancing treatment options, as detailed in an article published in the journal CANCER by the American Cancer Society.

The State-Based Initiatives (SBI) Task Group of the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable (ACS NLCRT) was tasked with creating a centralized web tool to provide tailored resources and best practices for lung cancer intervention at the state level.

The SBI Planning Tool was developed through extensive user feedback, including meetings, interviews, and usability testing to ensure it meets the diverse needs of different states and regions.

User feedback was collected via surveys to ensure the tool addresses the unique challenges faced by different states and regions in lung cancer management.

The tool incorporates a focus on health equity to avoid worsening disparities in lung cancer outcomes for underserved communities.

The ACS NLCRT's aim is to empower local leaders and health professionals to effectively develop programs that advance lung cancer control initiatives at the state level.

The ACS NLCRT, established in 2017, includes over 200 groups from various sectors to unite efforts against lung cancer.

Robert Smith, Ph.D., emphasizes the importance of local public health initiatives in reducing lung cancer deaths and highlights the SBI Planning Tool as a significant achievement of the ACS NLCRT.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, but screening rates are low, leading to delayed diagnoses and high mortality rates.