Lung Cancer Screening Stories | Saved By The Scan | American Lung Association

Milli W.
Michele B. I was diagnosed with NSCLC, Squamos, Stage 1B in October of 2017. You cant attach the word fortunate to the biggest cancer killer, but I am one of only 15% to be diagnosed that early in the disease. This is because of a simple scan that takes only 5
Melinda M. I am 55 years old and quit smoking over 11 years ago, but was worried about lung cancer. As soon as I heard about the low dose screening CT scan I requested a referral from my doctor. The scan was performed in July, 2018 and was so easy! Just lay sti
Mary W. My primary care physician told me at my annual visit that as a former smoker I was covered under Medicare for a CT scan. I made an appointment but it was cancelled and other medical priorities prevented me from rescheduling it. I was scheduled for a
Mary T. Around mid-April 2019, I saw a poster for a free low-dose CT scan for smokers. I thought to myself, "Hmm, I should get one of those - I smoked for over 40 years." So, I wrote down the phone number and called to schedule a scan couple of days later.
Mary M. My PCP recommended the low dose CT scan two years ago for me due to my history of smoking. My mother passed six years ago from small cell lung cancer due to smoking and I just had a second cousin who died with the same, from smoking. Normally by the
Mary B. I saw the commercial of the woman who had quit smoking, climbing the hill of cigarette butts, and got a screen. It was easy and quick.
Marvin C.
Martha S. In August of 2008, at 65 years old, I was undergoing physical therapy at a medical facility where I noticed a poster advertising low dose CT scans for early detection of lung cancer
Marjorie L. My husband insisted I get a chest x-ray (which the doctor didn't think I needed) because even though I was getting over the flu, he said my cough sounded different. That led to a CT scan, which led to a biopsy, and a diagnosis of lung cancer at age 5
Maria R.
Lynn N. Three years ago I fell and had to go to the hospital. I had a chest X-ray to check for broken ribs. There were none. But they found a carcinoid tumor on the middle lobe of my right lung. I had surgery to remove the entire middle lobe of my lung.
Loretta W. I was a 45 year smoker. It was common for me to have Bronchitis every six months or so. One episode lasted six months. I already had CT scans that showed nodules in my left lung.
Lionel M. I'm now 62 years old and thanks to my doctor I will be able to see 63 and more.
Linda W. I never smoked and I got lung cancer. My local doctors ignored my symptoms of shoulder pain and a chocking cough.

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