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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States — more than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined. It's no secret that smokers have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than non-smokers, even years after quitting. If you are a current or former smoker who is concerned about your risk for developing lung cancer, our low-dose CT screening program may be right for you. This method of early detection for lung cancer has been proven to reduce the risk of lung cancer death by 20%.
Typically, symptoms of lung cancer don't appear until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage.
Our low-dose CT screening program is the only recommended tool for detecting lung cancer in its earliest stage — before symptoms are apparent. As with most cancers, early detection of lung cancer offers the best opportunity for a cure.
Our program follows the guidelines from the National Lung Screening Trial and is recommended for adults between the ages of 55 and 77 who:
Lancaster General Health offers an online assessment to determine if you're eligible for this screening. A doctor's referral is needed to schedule this test.
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