Animation - Screening for Lung Cancer
Slide Show - Screening for Lung Cancer
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Why is early detection of lung cancer important?
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What is lung cancer preventative screening?
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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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Are there alternatives to screening with low-dose CT scan?
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How and where can I get screened for lung cancer?
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How does low-dose CT show whether I have lung cancer?
Expert Video - What are the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening?
Dr. Abbie Begnaud, a lung cancer specialist, discusses the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening. She explains the primary benefit of a low-dose CT scan is early detection of lung cancer when treatment may work better. Researchers have studied the safety of low-dose CT for more than 20 years. The results show that screening as recommended, for people who are eligible to be screened, is a low-risk and safe way to prevent many deaths from lung cancer. Dr. Begnaud also talks about the downsides of a low-dose CT scan which include radiation exposure, the potential for "incidental" findings, and false positives, which can lead to additional testing and anxiety. She emphasizes shared decision-making with your healthcare team, discussing the benefits, limitations, and potential risks of screening.
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Section: Screening for Lung Cancer
Expert Videos
Animation - Screening for Lung Cancer
Slide Show - Screening for Lung Cancer
1.
Why is early detection of lung cancer important?
2.
What is lung cancer preventative screening?
3.
Who should have low-dose CT lung cancer screening and how often?
4.
What should I expect during a low-dose CT lung cancer screening scan?
5.
What are the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening?
6.
Are there alternatives to screening with low-dose CT scan?
7.
How and where can I get screened for lung cancer?
8.
How does low-dose CT show whether I have lung cancer?
