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Should you be screened for lung cancer? What you need to know

Should you be screened for lung cancer? What you need to know


Published on 2024-12-15 08:03:20 - MSN
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  • You can learn a lot from an older brother. Tom Hoffner said he picked up the family habit of smoking cigarettes at just 10 years old. "Both my parents smoked. My sister smoked. My brother smoked. My brother got me started,

The article from MSN discusses the importance of lung cancer screening, particularly for individuals at high risk. It highlights that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with early detection significantly improving survival rates. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual screening with low-dose CT scans for adults aged 50 to 80 who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. The article explains the benefits of screening, such as catching cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, and also mentions potential risks like false positives leading to unnecessary procedures. It also touches on the importance of discussing screening with healthcare providers to weigh individual risks and benefits, and provides information on how to prepare for screening, what to expect during the process, and the implications of screening results.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/should-you-be-screened-for-lung-cancer-what-you-need-to-know/ar-AA1vTtrd ]
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