Frequently Asked Questions for Healthcare Providers: Ontario’s Lung Cancer Screening Pilot for People at High Risk
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the importance of organized lung cancer screening and the Lung Cancer Screening Pilot for People at High Risk (the pilot) on this page.
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