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You may not be eligible for lung cancer screening.
Lung cancer screening is not currently recommended for people who are 81 years or older, regardless of their smoking history.
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.
It’s never too late to quit smoking.
If you still smoke, the best way to lower your risk for lung cancer is to quit 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).
Make healthy lifestyle choices.
Research shows that more than 50% of cancers can be prevented by healthy lifestyle choices. As well as not smoking or using tobacco, eat a healthy diet and exercise.
Fill two thirds of every meal with vegetables, whole grains, fruits, nuts and seeds. Fill the remaining third with lean protein like chicken, fish or plant-based proteins.
Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise each week.
Here are all the ways you can reduce your cancer risk.
This calculator is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice. Results should be considered in combination with advice from your doctor.
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