Robert Volk
@BobVolkPhD
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Decision scientist, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Tweets are my own.
Houston, Texas
Joined December 2012
Here is a quick video about our lung cancer screening study and our next steps in working toward better decision making in lung cancer screening. #endcancer
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RT @JAMANetworkOpen: Lung cancer screening among eligible adults rebounded in 2021, exceeding 2019 levels, but uptake remains lower than ot…
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Systematic Development of Patient Decision Aids: An Update from the IPDAS Collaboration - Holly O. Witteman, Kristin G. Maki, Gratianne Vaisson, Jeanette Finderup, Krystina B. Lewis, Karina Dahl Steffensen, Beaudoin, Sandrine Comeau, Robert J. Volk, 2021
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The International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) Collaboration: Evidence Update 2.0 - Dawn Stacey, Robert J. Volk, , 2021
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RT @IToumazis: Proud to be part of this important work to inform #lungcancer screening recommendations USPSTF Modeling Study: Benefits and…
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Patient Adherence to Screening for Lung Cancer in the US via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork
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CMS’ Shared Decision-making Requirement for Lung Cancer Screening and the USPSTF 2021 Guideline Update via @JAMA_current part of @JAMANetwork
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RT @KGMaki: We found lower LDCT adherence rates in cohort studies than were seen in clinical trials. There were also subgroup differences.…
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Patient Adherence to Screening for Lung Cancer in the US via @JAMANetworkOpen part of @JAMANetwork
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Implementing Decision Coaching for Lung Cancer Screening in the Low-Dose Computed Tomography Setting
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Check out our latest @PCORI research project which we have named Project CONNECT. @LMLowensteinPhD and I are co-PIs for this exciting new project.
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Learn more about our study, including our lung cancer knowledge questions, here:
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This last question was the trickiest in our poll and one of the toughest ones in our study. Most people with an abnormal scan will NOT have lung cancer. This is very important for patients to understand when making a decision about screening.
How many people with an abnormal CT scan will have lung cancer? 5/5
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Lung cancer screening should be done once every year. This recommendation might change in the future, so stay posted.
How often is lung cancer screening recommended for lung cancer? 4/
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What’s the best way to lower your chances of getting or dying from lung cancer? Don’t smoke. Quitting smoking should always come first. #endcancer
What is the best way to lower the chances of developing or dying from lung cancer? 3/
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Health professional groups do NOT recommend that ALL current and former smokers be screened for lung cancer. There are age and smoking requirements, plus other things to consider. Find @CMSGov guidance here:
Do health professional groups recommend all current and former smokers be screened for lung cancer? 2/
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How many people with an abnormal CT scan will have lung cancer? 5/5
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