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Â鶹¹ú²ú's Lung Cancer Screening Program is designed to catch lung cancer early when it is most treatable. To be eligible for screening, all the following must apply:

• Age 50 to 77 years old
• No lung cancer symptoms such as blood in sputum or weight loss
• Current smoker or quit smoking only within the past 15 years
• At least a 20 pack-years smoking history
• Shared decision-making visit with referring provider

Please speak to your doctor to see if you qualify for this screening.

Important Facts:

• Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
• It kills twice as many women as breast cancer and three times as many men as prostate cancer.
• Early detection of lung cancer can improve prognosis and reduce mortality rates for patients with a high risk of lung cancer.
• Stage 1 lung cancer is 80% to 85% curable when treated.