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Lung Cancer Likes to Hide, Let's Find It Together

One Scan for Early Detection

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Eligibility

All criteria must be met to qualify

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Age 50 to 80 years

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20 pack-year or more smoking history

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Current smoker or have quit smoking within the last 15 years

In 2022, over 13 million Americans qualified for lung cancer screening. Are you one of them?

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Learn More

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Why Screen?

Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Screening helps find it early, often before symptoms start, when it's easier to treat.

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Screening Method: Low-Dose CT (LDCT) Scan

The best test for lung cancer screening is a low-dose CT scan. It’s quick, easy, and creates detailed pictures of your lungs.

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Low Risk

The LDCT radiation exposure is 80% lower than a standard CT scan, making it safe for annual screenings.

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Understanding Your Results

Sometimes, screening shows a problem that isn’t cancer, leading to more tests and worry.


Screening focuses on high-risk groups to lower the chances of false positives.


This survey will help you see if you’re in the high-risk group.

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What to expect?

Watch a quick breakdown of the process here.

Lung cancer screening saves lives via early detection. Early detection significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and long-term survival.

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Local Resources

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NY State Smokers’ Quitline

  • Certified Quitline counselors providing one-on-one support sessions

  • Personalized quit plans

  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for eligible participants

  • Motivational text messaging

  • Available Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and weekends 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Phone: 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
Free quit-coaching, nicotine patches, online chat and support

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NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Lung Cancer Screening

46 W. 137th St., New York, NY 10037
Phone: (212) 939-8222
Free/low-cost lung cancer screening for eligible smokers. Walk-in and referred appointments available
National Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Spanish Quitline: 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569)

  • National Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or 1-855-DÉJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569) for Spanish speakers

  • Text Services: 

  • Text 'QUITNOW' to 333888 (English)

  • Text 'DÉJELO YA' to 333888 (Spanish)

  • SmokefreeTXT for Teens: Text "Quit" to 47848[3]

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Tobacco Treatment Programs in New York City

  • Courage to Quit® stop smoking program

  • Nicotine patches

  • Outreach to Chicago residents

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These services offer counseling, medicine, and support to help people quit tobacco successfully.

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We value your trust and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security as you engage in proactive health management.

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