Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Michigan. About 90% of lung cancers are associated with smoking. Secondhand smoke and exposure to Radon also put people at higher risk. Lung cancer screening reduces deaths from lung cancer by catching the cancer earlier.

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Although COVID-19 continues to be a top health concern, routine health care is still  important. "Cancer Doesn't Wait, Neither Should You" is a new video that highlights the importance of taking care of your health by getting regular cancer screenings. 

The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for those who are:

• Adults aged 50 to 80 years.
• 20 pack-year smoking history (this is determined by the average number of packs smoked per day multiplied by the number of years a person has smoked. Calculate pack years using shouldiscreen.com.)
• Currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.

Upon reading these recommendations, talk with your health care provider if you believe you are eligible for screening.

The Lung Cancer Early Detection Program is working to increase the rate of lung cancer screening in Michigan. Lung cancer screening has been proven to reduce lung cancer deaths. The program promotes policy and health systems change as a way to help ensure all eligible people receive lung cancer screening. This includes determination of eligibility for lung cancer screening and also referrals to both lung cancer screening and tobacco dependence treatment services.

• Program Accomplishments 

• Lung Cancer Data - MDHHS - Cancer Epidemiology
• Lung Cancer in Michigan fact sheet

• American Cancer Society - Lung Cancer Guide
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lung Cancer Screening
• Michigan Tobacco Quitline - Taking your first steps toward becoming tobacco free.
  1-800-Quit Now (784-8669)
• National Cancer Institute

• National Cancer Institute
• Lung Cancer Screening Coding:
  • Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening FAQ | American College of Radiology
  • Billing and Coding: IDTFs and Low Dose CT Scan for Lung Cancer Screening for CPT Code 71271
  • LuCa Codes For Lung Cancer Screening
  • LuCa 2019 Insurance Report
• US Preventive Services Task Force
  Final Recommendation Statement - Lung Cancer: Screening
• Michigan Tobacco Quitline - Help Your Patients Become Tobacco Free
  1-800-Quit Now (784-8669)
• George Washington Cancer Center
  Lung Cancer Awareness Month Social Media Toolkit 2020 (gwu.edu)
• Other cancer-related social media toolkits
  Social Media Toolkits | Cancer Control Tap (gwu.edu)

• The National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT) is committed to its mission of creating lung cancer survivors. 

  • The NLCRT, along with partners, is hosting a 7-part webinar series from June 30 - November 17, 2021. For more information and to register: ACR Webinar. The series will focus on the new lung cancer screening eligibility criteria from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.