Chicago Sun-Times

If you smoke or once did, get screened for lung cancer with a low-dose CT scan

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American Lung Association

Unexpected Lung Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story of Hope

I had no family history of lung disease, was a non-smoker and was only 39, so the pulmonologist thought it was very unlikely ...
Forbes

Less Than 1 In 5 Americans Who Are Eligible Are Getting Screened For Lung Cancer. Here’s Why

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Metastasis, Scan, Low dose CT scan of the chest is the only ...
WBAL-TV

'Saved by the Scan' urges people to get lung cancer screening to prevent death

IN TODAY’S MEDICAL ALERT. TODAY IS WORLD CANCER DAY. THE LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATHS IN THE U.S. IS LUNG CANCER. SADLY, THE OVERALL FIVE YEAR SURVIVAL RATE IS JUST 28%. BUT IF IT’S CAUGHT EARLY, ...
Medical Xpress

Women who receive mammograms also undergo lung scans if notified of eligibility

While most women over age 50 schedule mammograms for breast cancer, only a minority who are also eligible for low-dose CT scans for lung cancer undergo those potentially lifesaving screenings. A new ...
Medical Xpress

Lung scans can reveal important differences in sarcoidosis severity according to new study

A new study by researchers at National Jewish Health and collaborating institutions has found that different patterns seen on lung scans can signal how severe sarcoidosis may be, and how it affects ...