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It’s recommended that people with a high risk of lung cancer get annual screenings from around age 50 until age 80.
Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT): the only recommended lung cancer screening
A LDCT scan is a type of X-ray that uses low doses of radiation to take multiple detailed pictures of your lungs. It only takes a few minutes and doesn’t require any special preparations.
Who should get screened for lung cancer
Lung cancer screenings are recommended for anyone who has at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smokes or has quit in the last 15 years. Pack-years are calculated by multiplying the average number of packs you smoke per day by the number of years you’ve smoked.
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