Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, according to the American Cancer Society. The average age of people when diagnosed is about 70.
Nov. 9 is National Lung Cancer Screening Day. Screening can detect lung cancer early, when it is more likely to be curable. According to the American Lung Association, if lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving five years or more is 63%.
The American Cancer Society and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend yearly lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan (LDCT) for current and former heavy smokers ages 50 and older.
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