Are there screening tests that can find lung cancer early? How many people get lung cancer?
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Hi. I understand your concerns. The most common cause for lung cancer is smoking. If you smoke then you will need to stop it before it causes any more harm. You can be screened by getting a chest x ray done. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. Hope your questions were answered. Thanks.
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Screening for lung cancer: age group 55-80 years with a history of smoking united states preventive services task force (uspstf) recommend annual screening for lung cancer with low dose computed tomography in adults aged 55-80 years who have a 30 pack year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within past 15 years. Screening should be discontinued once a person has not smoked for 15 years or develops a health problem that substantially limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have curative lung surgery.
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