Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team about Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection

  • I have no symptoms. Why should I get screened now for lung cancer?
  • Will my insurance cover the cost of the screening?
  • Where do I go to get screened?
  • How do I prepare for a screening?
  • Is screening completely safe?
  • Does it hurt?
  • How long does it take to get the results?
  • Who will explain the results to me?
  • What is the next step if any abnormalities are found?
  • What are my treatment options if I have a cancerous nodule?