Animation - Early Detection and Screening for Lung Cancer in Black Americans
Slide Show - Early Detection and Screening for Lung Cancer in Black Americans
1.
Why is screening for lung cancer important for Black Americans?
2.
Why are Black Americans less likely to be screened for lung cancer?
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.
What questions should I ask my doctor about screening for lung cancer?
7.
How and where can I get screened for lung cancer?
8.
Is screening for lung cancer covered by insurance?
9.
Where can I get help to quit smoking?
Expert Video - What questions should I ask my doctor about screening for lung cancer?
Thoracic surgeon Dr. Fatima Wilder discusses the types of questions you may want to ask your doctor about lung cancer screening, including: Why should I get screened? Where can I get a low-dose CT scan? How long will it take to get the results? Will someone explain the results to me in a way that I can understand? What are the next steps for my screening test? Will I need more interventions? What happens if something is found?
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Section: Lung Cancer Screening for Black Americans
Expert Videos
Animation - Early Detection and Screening for Lung Cancer in Black Americans
Slide Show - Early Detection and Screening for Lung Cancer in Black Americans
1.
Why is screening for lung cancer important for Black Americans?
2.
Why are Black Americans less likely to be screened for lung cancer?
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.
What questions should I ask my doctor about screening for lung cancer?
7.
How and where can I get screened for lung cancer?
8.
Is screening for lung cancer covered by insurance?
9.
Where can I get help to quit smoking?
