Welcome to Cancer Questions with Dana-Farber. Today's cancer question is: Are there any screening options for lung cancer?
In this episode, David Jackman, MD, senior physician at the Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, breaks down screening options like annual low-dose CT scans for individuals ages 50-80 with a history of smoking. Jackman emphasizes the importance of discussing the potential benefits and risks of lung cancer screening with your physician.
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00:00 Introduction
00:11 Lung Cancer Screening Options
00:34 What is a Pack Year?
00:49 Lung Cancer: Environmental Exposures or Family History
01:20 History of Smoking Screening Recommendation

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