Do you currently smoke or are you a former smoker? Do you think you might be at risk for lung cancer? Are you wondering whether to get screened? According to the CDC, African Americans have the highest rates of lung cancer in the U.S. – with the most diagnoses from smoking.
But now, thanks to a new low-dose CT scan, lung cancer can be detected early when it is more curable. The American Lung Association and the Ad Council have created the Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Quiz that will let you know if you should talk to your doctor about being screened for lung cancer.
Check out who, when and how to see if you should take the online assessment for lung cancer below:
Who should take the screening eligibility quiz?
Any current or former smokers who want to know more about
their lung cancer risk.
When is the best time to take the quiz?
As soon as possible is best. Screening is key to early detection. When lung cancer is diagnosed at an early stage it is more likely to be curable.
How will this help you?
Taking an assessment like the Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Quiz will empower you with knowledge about your risk of lung cancer and help outline next steps for talking to your doctor about getting screened if you are at high risk.
If you smoke, you can reduce your risk for lung cancer and the risk for those around you by stopping now. If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, or are in treatment, it’s not too late to quit. Research shows that quitting smoking can make chemotherapy work more effectively. For more information about the Lung Cancer Eligibility Quiz, visit SavedByTheScan.org.
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio.
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