Lung Cancer Screening

Early Detection Can Make a Difference

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer accounts for roughly 1 in 5 of all cancer deaths. Lung cancer deaths are greater than colon, breast and prostate cancer related deaths combined. A lung cancer screening can help find lung cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment may be more effective.

What is a Low-Dose CT Lung Scan?

A low-dose CT (LDCT) scan uses a small amount of radiation to create detailed images of your lungs. This scan is the recommended screening test for people at high risk for lung cancer. It is painless and takes only a few minutes to complete.

Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

You may qualify for this screening if you meet the following criteria: are between 50 and 80 years old, have a smoking history of at least 20 pack-years (for example smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years) and currently smoke or quit smoking within the past 15 years.

Screening may also be recommended if you have one or more of these risk factors: a family history of lung cancer; diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or exposure to a cancer-causing substance, such as radon, asbestos or another carcinogen. It’s important to speak with your doctor about your risk factors to determine if screening is right for you.

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The screening is recommended for people who meet the following:

• Between 50-80 years old
• Have at least a 20-pack year smoking history (This is the number of years you have smoked multiplied by the number of packs per day)

A pack year is smoking an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for one year. A person could have a 20-pack year history if they smoked one pack a day for 20 years, or if they smoked 2 packs a day for 10 years.

Screening may also be recommended if you have one or more of these risk factors:

• A family history of lung cancer
• Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Exposure to a cancer-causing substance, such as radon, asbestos or other carcinogen

Lung cancer screenings are offered to those who are in generally good health. It’s important to speak with your doctor about your risk factors to determine if screening is right for you.