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Eligibility

In many European countries, screening programmes are being developed or expanded to reach more people at risk. The exact rules about who can take part vary depending on where you live, so it is always best to check local guidance or ask your healthcare professional.

This checklist can help you understand whether you might be in a group that could be offered lung cancer screening.

A simple checklist to consider:

You are more likely to be invited for lung cancer screening if most or all of these apply:

  • You are aged between 55 and 74 years. In some countries, screening starts at age 50 or continues up to 80, so age limits can differ.
  • You currently smoke or have smoked in the past, with a smoking history of at least 20 pack years. A “pack year” measures how much you have smoked over time. For example:
    • 20 pack years means smoking one pack (20 cigarettes) per day for 20 years.
    • Or two packs per day for 10 years.
    • Or half a pack per day for 40 years.
  • You do not have symptoms of lung cancer. Screening is designed for people who feel generally well but have a higher risk because of their smoking history and age.

    If you have any symptoms, such as a cough that lasts more than a few weeks, chest pain, or unexplained weight loss, see your doctor as soon as possible.
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