Lung Cancer; A Disease That Traps Both Smokers And Non-Smokers

Leaving It All On The Doctor

People usually assume that regular checkups can help them diagnose any disease at an early stage. But that’s not the case, even a clear smoking test can at times not identify lung cancer. As per the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, anyone should get the screening done if they qualify any of the below-mentioned conditions:

• A current smoker or quit within the last 15 years
• Between the ages of 55 and 80
• And have smoked the equivalent of a pack a day for 30 years (or 2 packs a day for 15 years, or any permutation thereof)