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  • Lung cancer screening: Convenient and saves lives

    Kathy Rseszut, Providence Imaging Center|Jul 1, 2023

    Why should I get screened for lung cancer? Current and former smokers have a higher risk for lung cancer. Screening could save our life by catching lung cancer early when it’s more likely to be treatable. Who can get screened for lung cancer? If you meet all the criteria below, you are eligible for lung cancer screening: Age 50 to 80 years old Have a 20-pack year history of smoking, such as smoking one pack of cigarettes per day for 20 years, or two packs per day for 10 years Currently smoke cigarettes or quit smoking within the past 15 y...