Lung Cancer Screening Quiz
Lung cancer screening saves lives.
When lung cancer is diagnosed early it can be cured. Find out your risk and if you qualify for a low-dose CT screening at no cost through your insurance provider or Medicare.
Have you smoked in the last 15 years?
Are you 50 or older?
How many years have you smoked cigarettes?
Estimate your total years of smoking even if you have started or stopped several times.
On average, how many packs of cigarettes a day have you smoked?
Pick the answer that best describes you.
You may qualify for a low-dose CT scan at no cost through your insurance provider or Medicare.
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What is a low-dose CT scan?
Computed Tomography (CT) is a type of X-ray. For lung cancer screening, a CT is used to take a detailed picture of the chest. It is painless and uses a low-dose of radiation to minimize risk. CT screening can find areas of concern before there are any symptoms and when lung cancer likely can be cured. Learn more about lung cancer screening.
Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines*:
- Current smoker or have quit smoking within the past 15 years
- Age 50 or older
- Have a 20 pack year smoking history (packs per day multiplied by years smoked)
- Don’t have any signs of lung cancer
Guidelines are from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force or Medicare.
Denver Screening Locations
National Jewish Health
1400 Jackson St.
Denver 80206
1.877.225.5654
Request A Lung Cancer Screening
We're sorry, at this time you do not qualify for a no-cost, low-dose CT scan based on current guidelines.
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Stay aware. Talk with your doctor.If you have a history of smoking, you may be at risk of developing lung cancer and other lung diseases.
Resources:
Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines*:
- Current smoker or have quit smoking within the past 15 years
- Age 55 or older
- Have a 30 pack year smoking history (packs per day multiplied by years smoked)
- Don’t have any signs of lung cancer