Lung cancer screening

Lung cancer often has no symptoms until it’s advanced. A quick screening could help catch it early—when it’s most treatable. Ask your doctor if lung cancer screening is right for you.

Lung cancer screening FAQs

Lung cancer screening is a test that looks for signs of cancer before you feel any symptoms. For people at higher risk, it can help find cancer early—when it’s most treatable and outcomes are better.

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