Demetria Tennefoss

Dr. Demetria Tennefoss


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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20 August 2024 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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LCLindsey Cotton
Lindsey Cotton
PBPeter B Bach
Peter B Bach
CCChris Cisar
Chris Cisar
CSCaitlin A. Schonewolf
Caitlin A. Schonewolf
DTDemetria Tennefoss
Demetria Tennefoss
Ali H ZaidiAli H Zaidi
Ali H Zaidi
Lung cancer mortality rates, particularly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), continue to present a significant global health challenge, and the adoption of lung cancer screening remains limited, often influenced by inequities in access to healthcare. Despite clinical evidence demonstrating the efficacy of annual screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) and recommendations from medical organizations including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the national lung cancer screening uptake remains around 5% among eligible individuals. Advancements in the clinical management of NSCLC have recently become more personalized with the implementation of blood-based biomarker testing. Extensive research into tumor-derived cell-free DNA (cfDNA) through fragmentation offers a novel method for improving early lung cancer detection. This review assesses the screening landscape, explores obstacles to lung cancer screening, and discusses how a plasma whole genome fragmentome test (pWGFrag-Lung) can improve lung cancer screening participation and adherence.