Most commonly, doctors suspect somebody might have lung cancer when they see something on an imaging test such as a CT scan that looks like it could be a tumor. Lung cancer doesn't always cause symptoms in the early stages. Sometimes patients don't have any symptoms at all. Diagnosing lung cancer is a process that involves not just detecting lung cancer but understanding how much it has spread and testing for biomarkers—information that can help determine your best treatment plan.
Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer screening can help find cancer before a person has symptoms. Early detection is important because lung cancer is easier to treat in its early stages before it has spread. Learn more about lung cancer screening by:
- Find out if you are eligible for a lung cancer screening by taking our online Saved By the Scan quiz or by connecting to one of our knowledge Lung Health Navigators.
- Learn about the low-dose CT scan including understanding the results.
- Get screening resources and tools, like steps on what to expect, our doctor discussion guide and insurance checklists.
Page last updated: September 18, 2024
