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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer. There are several risk factors that increase your risk of lung cancer. Smoking is the #1 risk factor, but family history of lung cancer in a parent, sibling or child also puts you in a higher risk category. Another risk factor is environmental exposure to certain chemicals such as radon or asbestos.
If you are age 50 or older, if you currently smoke or have smoked in the past 15-20 years, your healthcare provider may recommend a lung cancer screening. A lung cancer screening consists of a visit to your primary care provider to see if screening is right for you. Once you and your provider determine that lung cancer screening is right for you, you should have a low dose lung CT scan. Make this a part of your annual health care screenings. Talk to your provider today, or call the Health Department to see if you are a candidate for lung cancer screening. It could save your life!