Your answers show you may not be eligible for lung cancer screening yet.
Your results indicate that you do not meet the minimum age requirement for screening. When you turn 50, you may be eligible. Lung cancer screening can catch cancer early, when it’s easiest to treat.
Talk to your doctor now to prepare for lung cancer screening. If lung cancer is caught early, patients are less likely to die of lung cancer.
Learn more about lung cancer screening
Lung cancer screening involves a low-dose CT scan. The scan produces detailed images that your physician will use to check for signs of cancer.
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,
- or 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.
This calculator is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Results should be considered in combination with advice from your doctor.
