locate a screening center now
There may be additional centers near you. Please consult with your healthcare team or doctor to get more information.
what is a lung cancer screening?
An LDCT scan (low-dose CT scan) is a preventative health check, like a mammogram or colonoscopy, that creates a detailed 3-D picture of your lungs. While you will be exposed to a low dose of radiation during an LDCT scan, this type of scan uses 75% less radiation than a regular CT scan and does not require any needles. A scan can find something before you know it’s there and before you have symptoms. If you qualify, USPSTF guidelines recommend a yearly screening.2,4,8-11
still have questions?
To learn more about the scan, whether you should get checked, and what you can expect, refer to these resources and consult your healthcare team.
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De Koning HJ, van der Aalst CM, de Jong PA, et al. Reduced Lung-Cancer Mortality with Volume CT Screening in a Randomized Trial. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(6):503-513. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1911793
De Koning HJ, van der Aalst CM, de Jong PA, et al. Reduced Lung-Cancer Mortality with Volume CT Screening in a Randomized Trial. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(6):503-513. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1911793
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American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team. Can lung cancer be found early? American Cancer Society. Updated April 22, 2021. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/lung-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/detection.html
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RadiologyInfo.org. Computed tomography (CT) – chest. RadiologyInfo.org. Updated February 14, 2018. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/chestct
RadiologyInfo.org. Computed tomography (CT) – chest. RadiologyInfo.org. Updated February 14, 2018. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/chestct
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Lung cancer screening information for patients. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.bidmc.org/centers-and-departments/radiology/radiology-exams/lunghealth-the-ldct-lung-cancer-screening-program/faqs-for-patients
Lung cancer screening information for patients. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.bidmc.org/centers-and-departments/radiology/radiology-exams/lunghealth-the-ldct-lung-cancer-screening-program/faqs-for-patients
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Lung cancer screenings. Medicare.gov. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/lung-cancer-screenings
Lung cancer screenings. Medicare.gov. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/lung-cancer-screenings
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Lung Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor. Health.go,. Updated Feb 22,. 2023. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/talking-doctor/lung-cancer-screening-questions-doctor
Lung Cancer Screening: Questions for the Doctor. Health.go,. Updated Feb 22,. 2023. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/talking-doctor/lung-cancer-screening-questions-doctor
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US Preventive Services Task Force, Krist AH, Davidson KW, et al. Screening for Lung Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2021;325(10):962–970. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1117.
US Preventive Services Task Force, Krist AH, Davidson KW, et al. Screening for Lung Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2021;325(10):962–970. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1117.
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What to expect from a lung cancer screening. American Lung Association. Updated April 15, 2020. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/saved-by-the-scan/resources/what-to-expect-from-lung-cancer-screening
What to expect from a lung cancer screening. American Lung Association. Updated April 15, 2020. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/saved-by-the-scan/resources/what-to-expect-from-lung-cancer-screening
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Screening & early detection. Lungevity. Updated March 9, 2021. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/lung-cancer-101/screening-early-detection
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Southcoast Health. What to expect during a lung cancer screening. Southcoast Health. August 27, 2019. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.southcoast.org/what-to-expect-during-a-lung-cancer-screening/
Southcoast Health. What to expect during a lung cancer screening. Southcoast Health. August 27, 2019. Accessed May 6, 2021. https://www.southcoast.org/what-to-expect-during-a-lung-cancer-screening/
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Community Care Health. Free lung screening helps smokers detect lung cancer early. Community Care Health Plan. Updated May 5, 2020. Accessed May 27, 2021. https://www.communitycarehealth.org/free-lung-screening-helps-smokers-detect-lung-cancer-early/
Community Care Health. Free lung screening helps smokers detect lung cancer early. Community Care Health Plan. Updated May 5, 2020. Accessed May 27, 2021. https://www.communitycarehealth.org/free-lung-screening-helps-smokers-detect-lung-cancer-early/
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This PSA was made possible by Genentech with guidance from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt lung cancer patient groups.