How will I benefit from a low dose lung cancer screening CT?
The benefits of lung cancer screening CT scans are highest for those with significant lung cancer risk. The I-ELCAP research has focused on patients at a high risk for lung cancer. Several factors contribute to lung cancer risk: age; smoking history; environmental exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, beryllium, uranium, or radon; and exposure to second hand smoke. The older you are, and the more you’ve smoked or been exposed to smoke and other carcinogens, the higher your risk will be. Additionally, a recent I-ELCAP study showed that women were twice as likely as men to develop lung cancer when both had similar smoking histories. Click here for more information about how lung cancer affects women. We encourage you to contact one of our member sites to make an appointment and learn more about how you personally may benefit from a lung cancer screening CT.
