Where do I get screened?
Ask your doctor or find a Screening Center of Excellence near you.
Educating on Risk and Screening
We educate the at-risk public and medical professionals about lung cancer risk and screening to ensure equitable access to this life-saving preventive service. We believe that: People have the right to know if they are at risk for lung cancer [...]
Establishing Lung Cancer as a National Public Health Issue
Public health and policy leaders must recognize that lung cancer is a national public health priority that requires a more coordinated, comprehensive and compassionate plan of action to address all aspects of the disease. To reduce lung cancer mortality, advancements [...]
Expanding Collaborative Lung Cancer Research
Responsible screening provides an unprecedented opportunity to study lung cancer at its earliest and even pre-cancerous stages. We work with thought leaders, screening implementers, patients and other stakeholders to ensure the acceleration of research in prevention, screening and early detection. [...]
Implementing National Lung Cancer Screening
Lung Cancer Alliance established and provides guidance to a growing network of more than 600 Screening Centers of Excellence (SCOE) in community–based and academic settings across the country committed to responsible, high-quality screening practices within a continuum of care. SCOEs adhere [...]
What happens to the scan results?
The results from your lung cancer scan will be sent to the doctor who referred you for screening. Your doctor will review the results of the scan and will discuss if any follow up is needed. Because a spiral LDCT [...]
What should I expect when getting scanned?
Lung cancer screening is done using an imaging machine to produce a low-dose spiral (or helical) CT (Computed Tomography) scan of the chest. This scan uses a series of x-rays to show the shape, size and location of anything abnormal [...]
Why should I get screened?
Once you have talked to your doctor about risks and benefits, it might be useful to talk about why you may or may not want to be screened. Some questions to consider include: What are my reasons for wanting to [...]
What about radiation?
You will be exposed to low levels of radiation during the test. This level of radiation is more than an x-ray but much lower than a regular LDCT scan that you might have if you have symptoms of cancer. To [...]
How often should I be screened?
Talk to your doctor about the results of your first screening to determine what you need to do next. For most people, a yearly scan is recommended. Lung nodules, which are spots on the lung, are common. Some people screened [...]