WHY SCREENING MATTERS
- Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
- When lung cancer is found at an early stage, the 5-year survival rate can exceed 60%, compared to roughly 10–20% when diagnosed at later stages. (American Cancer Society)
- Screening is recommended annually for high-risk adults
Early detection gives you more choices.
WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE
You may qualify for annual screening if you:
- Are 50–80 years old
- Have a 20 pack-year or greater smoking history
- Have no lung cancer symptoms
WHAT DOES "PACK-YEARS" MEAN?
A pack-year measures lifetime smoking exposure:
- 1 pack/day for 20 years = 20 pack-years
- A pack year is calculated by multiplying the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years an individual has smoked.
LOW-DOSE CT
WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Uses lower radiation than a traditional CT scan
Quick, noninvasive exam — no needles or downtime
Advanced imaging reviewed by expert radiologists
Designed to help detect lung cancer earlier
Honest conversations about smoking history can feel difficult — but they are essential to protecting your health.
Donʼt assume it could never happen to you. Screening is a proactive step toward your future health.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ask your doctor about lung cancer screening or contact RadNet to learn more.