surviving lung cancer starts with a scan1
THE SOONER,
THE BETTER
If found in its earliest stage, lung cancer is more likely to be successfully treated.2
NON-INVASIVE
PROCESS
The low-dose CT scan doesn’t involve needles and only takes a few minutes.3
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR
ABOUT COVERAGE
An annual lung cancer scan is covered by Medicare and most private/commercial insurances for certain groups of people.4,5
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de Koning HJ, van der Aalst CM, de Jong PA, et al. Reduced lung-cancer mortality with volume CT screening in a randomized trial. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(6):503-513. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1911793
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Low-dose spiral CT scans for early lung cancer detection. US Department of Energy. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://www.energy.gov/ehss/low-dose-spiral-ct-scans-early-lung-cancer-detection?
Low-dose spiral CT scans for early lung cancer detection. US Department of Energy. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://www.energy.gov/ehss/low-dose-spiral-ct-scans-early-lung-cancer-detection?
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US Preventive Services Task Force, Krist AH, Davidson KW, et al. Screening for lung cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2021;325(10):962-970. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1117
US Preventive Services Task Force, Krist AH, Davidson KW, et al. Screening for lung cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2021;325(10):962-970. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1117
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Should you get a lung screening? Lung Cancer Initiative. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://lungcancerinitiative.org/lung-cancer-screening-saves-lives/lung-screening-saves-lives-patient-resources/
Should you get a lung screening? Lung Cancer Initiative. Accessed June 2, 2026. https://lungcancerinitiative.org/lung-cancer-screening-saves-lives/lung-screening-saves-lives-patient-resources/
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VA raises awareness about lung cancer screening. VA National Oncology Program. Accessed April 21, 2026. https://www.cancer.va.gov/lung-cancer-screening-month.html#:~:text=Lung%20cancer%20is%20the%20leading,no%20cost%2C%20with%20no%20copay
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This PSA was made possible by Genentech with guidance from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt lung cancer patient groups.