One minute could save your lungs and life!

LUNG CANCER SCREENING – WHAT TO KNOW

Why it matters:
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women—more deadly than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.

Who’s at risk?

Smoking causes nearly 90% of lung cancer.

Secondhand smoke, radon gas, asbestos, and other exposures increase risk.


Can I reduce my risk?

Quitting smoking can cut your lung cancer risk by up to 90% after 15 years.

Test your home for radon—it’s odorless but harmful.



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SCREENING SAVES LIVES

Best test?

Low-dose CT scan is the only recommended screening method.

It reduces lung cancer death risk by 20%.


Who should be screened?
You may qualify if:

Aged 50–80

Smoked 20 pack-years e.g., 1 pack/day for 20 years

Still smoke or quit within the past 15 years


Not recommended for:

People in poor health

Former smokers who quit greater than 15 years ago

Low-risk individuals



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Benefits:

Detects cancer early when it's treatable

Covered by Medicare/Medicaid for eligible persons


Drawbacks:

False positives may lead to extra scans or biopsies

Slight radiation exposure



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Talk to your doctor to see if screening is right for you.