Who should be tested for lung cancer using bothEarlyCDT–Lung and diagnostic imaging?
EarlyCDT–Lungshould only be carried out on the recommendation of your physician based upon their assessment of you having one or more risk factors for lung cancer. The test is also used by physicians to assess the cancer risk of indeterminate lung nodules (spots) inhigh–risk patients. These risk factors include: • Long–term tobacco smokers (20 pack years) including pipe, cigar, and marijuana • Prolonged exposure to chemicals such as arsenic, vinyl chloride and other known carcinogens • Scarring of the lungs due to tuberculosis • Prolonged exposure to environmental factors such as radon and asbestos • Recurring pneumonia and/or bronchitis • Shortness of breath during normal activity. If you would like to know more about lung cancer risks, please visit our website at www.oncimmune.com, the National Cancer Institute’s website at www.cancer.gov, or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.orgfor more information. If you have concerns, please see your physician to discuss.
EarlyCDT–Lung should only be carried out on the recommendation of your physician based upon their assessment of you having one or more risk factors for lung cancer. The test is also used by physicians to assess the cancer risk of indeterminate lung nodules (spots) inhigh–risk patients. These risk factors include: • Long–term tobacco smokers (20 pack years) including pipe, cigar, and marijuana • Prolonged exposure to chemicals such as arsenic, vinyl chloride and other known carcinogens • Scarring of the lungs due to tuberculosis • Prolonged exposure to environmental factors such as radon and asbestos • Recurring pneumonia and/or bronchitis • Shortness of breath during normal activity. If you would like to know more about lung cancer risks, please visit our website at www.oncimmune.com, the National Cancer Institute’s website at www.cancer.gov, or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org for more information. If you have concerns, please see your physician to discuss.
