Expert Video - Who should have low-dose CT lung cancer screening and how often?
Dr. Fatima Wilder, a thoracic surgeon and lung cancer expert, discusses who should be screened for lung cancer using low-dose CT screening and how often. She explains that a low-dose CT scan is reserved for people who have a high risk for lung cancer. Those who are at high risk are eligible for yearly lung cancer screening if they are between 50 and 80 years old, currently smoke or have quit within the last 15 years, smoked a pack a day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for at least 10 years, and have no symptoms that could be caused by lung cancer.
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Animation - Early Detection and Screening for Lung Cancer in Black Americans
Slide Show - Early Detection and Screening for Lung Cancer in Black Americans
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Why is screening for lung cancer important for Black Americans?
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Why are Black Americans less likely to be screened for lung cancer?
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Who should have low-dose CT lung cancer screening and how often?
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What should I expect during a low-dose CT lung cancer screening scan?
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What are the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening?
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What questions should I ask my doctor about screening for lung cancer?
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How and where can I get screened for lung cancer?
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Is screening for lung cancer covered by insurance?
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Where can I get help to quit smoking?
