Dr. Graham is Renown Health's Lung Cancer Expert

Cáncer de pulmón

GO2 Foundation Screening Center of Excellence

The William N. Pennington Cancer Institute has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by GO2 Foundation Screening Center of Excellence for our ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening.

Prevention

Most lung cancer cases stem from a history of smoking tobacco, but there are other known causes. You can take steps to eliminate some of the causes from your lifestyle and environment, such as:
  • Tobacco smoke: The most critical step you can take to prevent lung cancer is to avoid tobacco smoke altogether, including secondhand smoke.
  • Radon: This chemical element occurs naturally in the environment. It’s odorless and colorless, which means testing is the only way to determine if it’s present in your home. Radon testing kits and radon mitigation systems are available at retailers. Los kits de detección de radón están disponibles a través del Programa educativo de radón de Nevada
  • Asbestos: This fibrous mineral causes cancer and other diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestosis. If you suspect your home contains asbestos, contact a local asbestos testing and removal service.
  • Diesel exhaust: Avoid exposure to diesel fumes. The World Health Organization found that diesel exhaust causes not only lung cancer but also other cancers.
  • Chemical exposure: Always take the necessary steps to protect yourself from inhaling harmful particles, fumes, and gasses by wearing appropriately rated masks or respirators.

Risk Factors

El cáncer de pulmón es la causa principal de muerte por cáncer en los Estados Unidos, y alrededor del 80 % de esas muertes se atribuyen al tabaquismo. While causes of lung cancer can be varied, people at the highest risk of developing lung cancer are those with a history of smoking tobacco.
You should be screened for lung cancer if you meet all of the following risk factors:
  • Tiene entre 50 y 80 años.
  • Do not have any signs or symptoms (diagnostic testing is recommended for those with signs or symptoms).
  • You've never had lung cancer.
  • Fuma o dejó de fumar hace menos de 15 años.
  • Are, or were, a heavy smoker (20 pack years minimum; i.e one pack per day for 20 years, or two packs per day for 10 years, or ½ pack per day for 40 years, etc).

Si cumple todos los factores de riesgo, solicite a su médico un referido al Programa de detección de cáncer de pulmón de Renown. You will have a consultation with a provider from our Lung Cancer Screening Program to review the risks, benefits and answer your questions about screening. Studies have proven that screening with CT scans every year, before symptoms may appear, catches lung cancer in its early stages and saves lives.

 

Prueba de evaluación

Low-Dose CT Scan

Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has proven to find lung cancer at its earliest stages. This scan uses roughly a quarter of the radiation as a normal CT scan. During the screening, you will lie on your back with your hands above your head. Then, the technician will ask you to hold your breath for a few seconds while they take a series of pictures. El proceso completo dura unos 30 minutos y no necesita hacer nada especial para prepararse para la evaluación.

 

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