Are You at Risk for Lung Cancer?
Find out if a screening is right for you
A low-dose CT scan is a test or screening that can be used to help doctors detect lung cancer before there are symptoms. It's important to talk with your doctor about your risk.
Early detection saves lives
Millions of Americans are considered at high risk for lung cancer and recommended for an annual screening. Medicare will cover the cost of an annual screening if patients are between 50-77 years of age. Many other insurance companies will cover the cost of the annual screening for patients between 50-80.
Are you currently a cigarette smoker or have you quit
smoking cigarettes within the last 15 years?
Are your 'Pack Years' more than 20?
If you answered yes to these questions, contact your primary care physician to schedule your screening.
Learn how to calculate your pack years
Multiply the number of years you smoked by the number of packs per day. If that number is higher than 20, you have an increased risk.
