Lung cancer screening is a process that’s used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. Lung cancer screening is recommended for older adults who are longtime smokers and who don’t have any signs or symptoms of lung cancer. The goal of lung cancer screening is to detect lung cancer at a very early stage — when it’s more likely to be cured. By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, the cancer is usually too advanced for curative treatment. Studies show lung cancer screening reduces the risk of dying of lung cancer.

Qualifications:

• 50-80; Commercial Plans I 50-77 Medicare Plans
• Asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of lung cancer)
• Tobacco smoking history of at least 20-pack years (one pack-year = smoking one pack per day for one year; 1 pack = 20 cigarettes)
• Current smoker or one who has quit within the last 15 years