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Great announcement for those who don't know (and reminder for those who already do!). I had my annual low dose CT scan done on Friday (it is done every year for me). Just received the results back today which is more comprehensive than "just" the lungs in its detail. Mine is totally paid for as a high risk former smoker. (Different eligibility for "Gold Standard" testing here it appears.) Yes it absolutely saves lives as I'm sure we probably all personally know someone who benefited from this test. Happy Holidays to all!

Gday The other big killers have screening that can detect cancer early. Think of mammograms, Pap smears, PSA tests, colonoscopy (and the other one that goes the other way). The 5 year survival rate ( that’s how you measure cancer there is no “cure”)has increased for so many cancers. Not for lung cancer hoping this will go someone to bring that survival rate down

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Yes, USA law also provides free screenings for high-risk groups. (Former heavy smokers over age 50.) Advocacy efforts are underway to expand eligibility and make the process easier for others. Agree that the scan is a breeze - I’m in and out in ~20 min. Had a former teacher die of lung cancer recently, it’s a particularly tough way to go. Early detection saves lives - get screened!

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Cbdave -Regarding early intervention by CT scan I agree. Two people I know quite well had a scan earlier this year Same age range as me. The first is an avid mountaineer and fell runner. The scan found a small cancerous tumour in his upper right lung. He had the upper section taken out. After drainage he made a steady recovery and is back at work after 6 months. The second is my cousin's wife. She is still poorly after the nephrectomy ( cut out section of lung). Al of us smoked for years. I would always prefer to know. I was diagnosed with mild COPD years ago. Only requires an inhaler. I count myself as lucky.

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NOPE and Merry Christmas

Great to have you with us, @Tigger982005. Pull up a chair, be welcome, and share some of your quittin wisdom!

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NOPE… HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.

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Hello and welcome aboard Tigger Great Quit you have . Im sure our members will value your support Wishing you and yours a Merry Xmas

Good news Breath Its great the NHS are doing these tests I’m sure a lot of quitters with long term quits wonder what damage has been done Thanks for your post

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Welcome Tigger and Merry Christmas to you too. Congratulations on 20 years smoke free. There are some people here from QuitNet as well. It is good to have you here.

Hi @Tigger982005 Welcome to QuitTrain, so glad to have you. 20 years quit is an amazing accomplishment! We all welcome your support! Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you again.

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