Screening is looking for cancer before you have any symptoms, which can help find cancer at an early stage when it may be easier to treat.
Take the Saved By The Scan quiz to see if you are eligible for lung cancer screening.
Data show that screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) reduces the risk of dying from lung cancer in the high-risk population studied. Other screening tests such as chest X-rays and sputum cytology have not been found to be effective and are not recommended for screening.
You may have many questions when considering screening for lung cancer. These resources can help you understand lung cancer screening.
Is lung cancer screening right for you or a loved one? Read and download this Q&A about lung cancer screening.
These steps will help you know what you can expect from the lung cancer screening process including benefits and risks.
Help yourself live longer. Get the facts about lung cancer screening. Read and download our screening Q&A on the most current guidelines.
If you are at high risk for lung cancer, download this conversation guide and share it with your doctor to talk about next steps.
If you and your doctor determine you should be screened, review this guide to help ensure you are receiving the best care possible at a screening facility.
Read this Each Breath blog post to better understand how screening tests are developed and the science behind the high-risk criteria.