Your age and smoking history mean lung cancer screening is not currently recommended for you.

It’s never too late to quit smoking.

The best way to lower your risk for lung cancer is to quit smoking today. Up to 80% of lung cancers are caused by smoking.

If you’ve already quit, congratulations. If you’re still trying to quit, research shows that using a combination of medication and counseling will double your chances of success.

Quitting at any age improves your health and reduces your risk for disease.

Talk to your doctor about quitting or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

Know your body and be aware of lung cancer symptoms.

Talk to your doctor right away if you:

• have a cough that lasts more than six weeks,
• are diagnosed with asthma as an adult,
• have a cough that produces blood or rust-colored phlegm,
• experience unexplained weight loss.

These are not the only symptoms of lung cancer, others include constant chest pain, arm or shoulder pain, shortness of breath, repeated episodes of pneumonia or bronchitis, swelling of the neck and face and widening of the fingertips.

Learn more about lung cancer screening.

When you are 50, consider checking again about lung cancer screening.

Lung cancer screening can catch cancer early, when it’s easiest to treat. Screening can help you avoid invasive and costly treatments.

Lung cancer screening usually involves a spiral CT scan. The scan produces detailed images that your physician will use to check for signs of cancer.

This calculator is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Results should be considered in combination with advice from your doctor.