Detecting lung cancer early, when it is easiest to treat, can save lives.

Only about 27% of all people diagnosed with lung cancer will survive 5 years or more, but if it’s caught before it spreads, the chance for 5-year survival improves dramatically to 64%.

People with a long history of tobacco use should speak to their doctors about getting annual low-dose CT scans. If found early, lung cancer is not only treatable, but often curable.

There is a vital need for new modes of early detection to find lung cancer early across populations. Scientists today are working on promising blood and [qtip:sputum|Mucus and other matter brought up from the lungs by coughing] tests. LUNGevity has always invested in early detection research to improve outcomes and save lives.

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