EARLY SCREENING

Are you eligible for screening?

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Screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) is the recommended examination for detecting lung cancer before symptoms appear.

Answer the 3 QUIZ questions to find out if you are a suitable candidate for screening, based on your age and smoking history.

It's also important to consider factors such as air pollution, chemical exposure, and heredity.

If you answer YES to all three questions below, you are likely eligible for screening. You can print out the QUIZ results and discuss them with your doctor.

In Greece, lung cancer ranks as the leading cause of cancer-related death. However, there are encouraging news as more treatment options have become available. Lung cancer is best treated when it is detected early.

Are you eligible for lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)?

Research indicates that LDCT is significantly more effective in detecting lung cancer compared to a standard chest x-ray and can potentially reduce the risk of death from lung cancer by up to 60%.

Take the QUIZ above to determine if you meet the criteria for low-dose CT (LDCT) screening.

Don’t delay! Lung cancer screening saves lives!

 

Source: https://abreathofhope.org/mnscreens/

 
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