How can you screen for lung cancer?

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English - January 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 minute - 848 KB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
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Dr. Hamad Azam, a pulmonologist with UnityPoint Clinic -- Multi-Specialty in Cedar Rapids, Iowa talks about a screening, which can check the lungs for cancer. It's a non-invasive CT scan.

Lung Check is recommended for:

Men or women between the ages of 50 and 77Have smoked at least one pack a day for 20 years or more or two packs per day for 10 yearsCurrent smoker or those who quit smoking less than 15 years ago and smoked one or more packs a day or 15 or more yearsDon't wait for the warning signs. Unlike some diseases, lung cancer can be diagnosed and treated with early screening and detection.

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