Finding lung cancer early matters, because early-stage cancer has a better outlook. In the National Lung Screening Trial, screening lowered lung cancer…
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Checking a spot can lead to more tests, sometimes a biopsy or surgery, though complications are uncommon.
About 0.65 to 2.36 mSv. That is less than the roughly 2.4 mSv people in the U.S. get from natural background radiation each year.
Screening has trade-offs, such as false positives and overdiagnosis, so you and your provider should talk through the benefits, limits and harms before you start.
