Learn about lung cancer and your risk of getting it
Learn what lung cancer is, risk factors and finding lung cancer before you have symptoms
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Lung cancer screening can find cancer early and save your life
Learn what lung cancer screening is, why it's important, how doctors screen for lung cancer with a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan, why lung cancer screening is important and the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening
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Should you get screened for lung cancer? Talk with your doctor to decide
Learn who should get lung cancer screening, how you and your doctor can decide if you should get lung cancer screening and questions to ask your doctor
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Lung cancer screening and health insurance: Know what insurance will cover
Learn how most insurance plans decide if they cover low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans, next steps if insurance won’t cover your LDCT scan and questions to ask your health insurance company and doctor
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Prepare for your lung cancer screening: What to expect during a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan
Learn how to prepare before your LDCT scan, what to expect during your LDCT scan and questions to ask your doctor about the LDCT scan process
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After your lung cancer screening: Understand your low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan results and next steps
Learn about lung nodules that an LDCT scan may show, possible results of an LDCT scan and next steps after your LDCT scan
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Lung cancer: attitudes, lowering risk and screening
Learn about attitudes toward lung cancer, how to lower your risk and understanding screening guidelines
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Connecting for lung health: lung cancer screening
Learn about lung cancer screening, how to find a doctor you trust and how to be your strongest advocate
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Know your risk of getting lung cancer
Learn about what raises your risk of getting lung cancer and the importance of finding lung cancer early
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Learn about lung cancer screening and how it can save your life
Learn what lung cancer screening is, how doctors screen for lung cancer and why lung cancer screening is important
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Talk with your doctor to decide if you should get a lung cancer screening
Learn who should get lung cancer screening, how you and your doctor can decide if you should get lung cancer screening and questions to ask your doctor about lung cancer screening
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Understand your lung cancer screening results
Learn about what your doctor will look for in LDCT scan images, what the possible results of your LDCT scan are and what it means if your scan shows one or more lung nodules
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Lung Cancer Screening Programs
Chicago, IL
University of Illinois Lung Cancer Screening Program
Early screening leads to a higher chance of finding cancer in its early stages. If found early, there are more treatment options for lung cancer, and survival rates are greatly improved.
Eligibility and Risk Assessment
- 50-80 years old
- 20 pack-year smoking history or more (20 pack-years is equal to smoking one pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years, or two packs a day for 10 years)
- A current smoker, or a person who quit smoking less than 15 years ago
New York, NY
Mount Sinai Healthcare Systems Lung Cancer Screening Program
No cost screening is available at any location in the Mount Sinai Healthcare Systems.
Eligibility and Risk Assessment
- 50 to 80 years old and
- currently smokes or has quit in the past 15 years and
- has at least a 20 pack year smoking history (1 pack year = smoking a pack a day for a year or 2 packs a day for 10 years)
Metrocards will be provided for transportation to screening. Call Mount Sinai Health Educators at 212-824-7802
National
Time to Screen is a collaboration between CancerCare and the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) to encourage people to take control of their health by getting recommended cancer screenings in a safe, convenient location. The toll-free hotline and website directs visitors to information and locations where they can be screened safely. Visit timetoscreen.org for more information.