If you smoked, this new low-dose CT lung cancer screening test and eligibility quiz could save your life.

Take the quiz to see if you should get screened.

Why Should You Get a Lung Cancer Screening Test?

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, but now there's hope. Screening is used to detect lung cancer early, when it is more likely to be curable. If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving 5 years or more improves to 63 percent.*

*Based on early-stage lung cancer stats (stage 1 vs. stage 4)

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improved likelihood of surviving 5 years or more

About the Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening

A low-dose CT scan is a special kind of X-ray that takes multiple pictures as you lie on a table that slides in and out of the machine. A computer then combines these images into a detailed picture of your lungs. A study on early detection of lung cancer found that the low-dose cancer screening test can reduce mortality for those at high risk. If you're a current or former smoker over the age of 50, you could meet the high-risk eligibility criteria.

You may have heard about a court case involving coverage of lung cancer screening and other preventive services. Right now, there is no impact on your access to lung cancer screening and most people at high risk are still able to access screening without cost-sharing. We will update you on any changes.

*If you don't see a site listed in your zip code or within traveling distance, there are additional sites that perform lung cancer screenings but are not yet accredited by American College of Radiology. In addition to participation in the American College of Radiology Lung Cancer Screening registry, American College of Radiology accredited sites have American College of Radiology CT accreditation in the chest module and their screening protocol meet minimum technical specifications. You should speak to your doctor to determine what best meets your needs.

Screening Success Stories

Frank was saved by the scan and routinely gets screened to make sure he remains cancer-free. He is so thankful for the technology and this scan. He believes that anyone who has loved ones who fit the profile, should get the low-dose CT scan, because it certainly saved his life.

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