My doctor had been urging me to get a CT scan. After months, I decided to go, and lo and behold, there was a spot on my right lung. After a biopsy, it was confirmed to be stage 1 non-small cell carcinoma. It was removed. The doctor also checked 28 lymph nodes. I give my life to my surgeon and the man above. I smoked for 50 years.
So go get that scan — it could save your life. I know it saved mine. Four years cancer-free.