Expert Video - What is lung cancer preventative screening?
Dr. Abbie Begnaud, an expert pulmonologist at the University of Minnesota, provides an overview of lung cancer preventative screening. She explains that lung cancer screening with a low-dose computerized tomography (LDCT) scan, looks for small "spots" on the lungs when a person has no symptoms. Dr. Begnaud further discusses that screening can help diagnose lung cancer early which can lead to a much better health outcome.
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Why is early detection of lung cancer important?
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What is lung cancer preventative screening?
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Who should have low-dose CT lung cancer screening and how often?
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What should I expect during a low-dose CT lung cancer screening scan?
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What are the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening?
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Are there alternatives to screening with low-dose CT scan?
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How and where can I get screened for lung cancer?
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How does low-dose CT show whether I have lung cancer?
