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CONNECTING for Lung Health

CancerCare has partnered with LUNGevity, University of Illinois and Mount Sinai Healthcare Systems to launch a new pilot program called CONNECTING for Lung Health to encourage the use of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screenings among people at high risk of lung cancer.

View all of the resources we've developed below.
Additional Resources

Booklets

Learn about lung cancer and your risk of getting it

Learn what lung cancer is, risk factors and finding lung cancer before you have symptoms

Lung cancer screening can find cancer early and save your life

Learn what lung cancer screening is, why it's important, how doctors screen for lung cancer with a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan, why lung cancer screening is important and the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening

Should you get screened for lung cancer? Talk with your doctor to decide

Learn who should get lung cancer screening, how you and your doctor can decide if you should get lung cancer screening and questions to ask your doctor

Lung cancer screening and health insurance: Know what insurance will cover

Learn how most insurance plans decide if they cover low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans, next steps if insurance won’t cover your LDCT scan and questions to ask your health insurance company and doctor

Prepare for your lung cancer screening: What to expect during a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan

Learn how to prepare before your LDCT scan, what to expect during your LDCT scan and questions to ask your doctor about the LDCT scan process

After your lung cancer screening: Understand your low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan results and next steps

Learn about lung nodules that an LDCT scan may show, possible results of an LDCT scan and next steps after your LDCT scan

Fact Sheets

Lung cancer: attitudes, lowering risk and screening

Learn about attitudes toward lung cancer, how to lower your risk and understanding screening guidelines

Connecting for lung health: lung cancer screening

Learn about lung cancer screening, how to find a doctor you trust and how to be your strongest advocate

Know your risk of getting lung cancer

Learn about what raises your risk of getting lung cancer and the importance of finding lung cancer early

Learn about lung cancer screening and how it can save your life

Learn what lung cancer screening is, how doctors screen for lung cancer and why lung cancer screening is important

Talk with your doctor to decide if you should get a lung cancer screening

Learn who should get lung cancer screening, how you and your doctor can decide if you should get lung cancer screening and questions to ask your doctor about lung cancer screening

Understand your lung cancer screening results

Learn about what your doctor will look for in LDCT scan images, what the possible results of your LDCT scan are and what it means if your scan shows one or more lung nodules

Where to Get Screened

Lung Cancer Screening Programs

Chicago, IL

University of Illinois Lung Cancer Screening Program

Early screening leads to a higher chance of finding cancer in its early stages. If found early, there are more treatment options for lung cancer, and survival rates are greatly improved.

Eligibility and Risk Assessment

  • 50-80 years old
  • 20 pack-year smoking history or more (20 pack-years is equal to smoking one pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years, or two packs a day for 10 years)
  • A current smoker, or a person who quit smoking less than 15 years ago

New York, NY

Mount Sinai Healthcare Systems Lung Cancer Screening Program

No cost screening is available at any location in the Mount Sinai Healthcare Systems.

Eligibility and Risk Assessment

  • 50 to 80 years old and
  • currently smokes or has quit in the past 15 years and
  • has at least a 20 pack year smoking history (1 pack year = smoking a pack a day for a year or 2 packs a day for 10 years)

Metrocards will be provided for transportation to screening. Call Mount Sinai Health Educators at 212-824-7802

National

Time to Screen is a collaboration between CancerCare and the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) to encourage people to take control of their health by getting recommended cancer screenings in a safe, convenient location. The toll-free hotline and website directs visitors to information and locations where they can be screened safely. Visit timetoscreen.org for more information.