Do I Need To Have An LDCT Lung Cancer Screening Examination Every Year?

Yes. If you still fit the criteria for eligibility, an LDCT lung cancer screening examination is recommended every year, up to the age of 77.

If the patient is eligible, a LDCT lung cancer screening examination is recommended every year, up to the age of 77. Also, in case of suspicious findings, additional diagnostic tests, such as repeat CT examinations, PET-CT, or biopsies might be recommended. These recommendations are based on a discussion within a multidisciplinary expert group that meets every second week. Referring physicians have a standing invitation to these meetings