Take Our Lung Cancer Risk Quiz and Determine Your Eligibility For Screening
Thanks to the latest advances in medical technology, there is new hope for patients and families at risk for lung cancer. Our screening eligibility quiz will let you know if you should talk to your doctor about being screened for lung cancer via low-dose CT scan. Screening is key to early detection — when lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage it is more likely to be curable.
Calculate how many pack years you have smoked.
A pack year is an estimation of the amount you smoked. So, if you smoked 20 cigarettes a day (one pack) for 20 years, your pack years equal 20. Or, if you smoked two packs a day for 10 years, your pack years equal 20.
You qualify for a low-dose CT scan.
You have smoked X cigarettes a day for X years, which is equivalent to X pack years.
You might be at risk for lung cancer. This scan could save you. Talk to your doctor to discuss next steps and download our printable conversation guide.
Private Insurance
Many, but not all, private health insurance plans cover lung cancer screening without cost-sharing, but eligibility criteria varies based on type of plan you have. Check out our coverage chart to learn more.
Medicare
Medicare covers screening for individuals 50-77 who have a 20 pack-year history of smoking AND are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years.
You currently do not meet the guidelines for low-dose CT screening.*
However, we encourage you to consult with your healthcare provider about your risk for lung cancer.
Do you currently smoke? The best thing you can do for your health is quit. Visit Lung.org/freedom-from-smoking for quitting support through our online programs and in-person support groups. You can also contact us through the Lung HelpLine and Tobacco Quitline or call us at 1-800-LUNGUSA.
*As per U.S. Preventive Services Task Force or Medicare
