The scarier the better: Screening results that make smokers stop smoking

Screening for lung cancer leads to early detection and treatment, but can it also make people stop smoking before they get cancer? The answer is that it depends on the seriousness of the results, according to a study. The researchers point out that "...abnormal screening results may present a 'teachable moment'," and suggest that "Future lung cancer screening programs should take advantage of this opportunity to apply effective smoking cessation programs."