The CT scan holds the promise of detecting lung cancer early, when it can be surgically removed and possibly cured, reports medical correspondent Dr. Emily Senay. But there still are some questions ...

If you meet the criteria for lung cancer screening — meaning you are or have a history of being a heavy smoker, and are between 50 and 80 years old — experts recommend an annual low-dose computerized ...

NORFOLK, Va. — November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The disease often goes undetected until it reaches an ...

Lung cancer screening helps find lung cancer early, when it is easier to treat. The screening test for lung cancer is called a low-dose CT scan. Low-dose CT scan has ...

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Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Screening with low dose computed tomography (called low dose CT or LDCT) can save lives for people at high risk for this ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bettye Givens didn’t know that low-dose CT scans can catch lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages. She didn’t know that they can also throw up false positives that lead ...

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