So you are interested in the EarlyCDT®-Lung, the simple blood test to aid in early lung cancer detection - Now what?
EarlyCDT-Lung is a physician ordered test. Here are a few questions about lung disease and early lung cancer detection you can use to start a conversation about your physician regarding the test:
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Am I at an increased risk for lung cancer? Why or why not?
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Are there ways that I can decrease my risk for lung disease?
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Common lung cancer symptoms include: Cough, shortness of breath, spitting blood, pneumonia, fluid in the lungs, chest pain, bone and joint pain, persistent cough, wheezing, coughing up blood, productive cough, coughing up phlegm, difficulty breathing and change in the voice. In the past few months, I have experienced _______________. Is this cause for concern?
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The test requires a blood draw — Can we do that in the office, or would you send me to a draw station?
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If I’m at an increased risk for lung cancer, isn’t early detection the best option?
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What are the benefits of finding lung disease early?
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What, in general, are your feelings about early cancer detection?
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What would the next steps be if the test came back positive? If the test came back negative?
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Would you be interested in receiving more material on or publications about EarlyCDT-Lung?
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If I want to take the test and feel that I am at risk for lung cancer, will you support that decision?
If you or your doctor has any questions about the test,he or she may call 1-888-583-9030 to talk to a representative. To download a printable copy of these questions, click here.
Do you think you're at risk for lung cancer? Use this free Lung Cancer Risk Assessment to find out your personal risk or the risk of a loved one.
According to the NCI, if found early in Stage I or II the 5-year survival rate triples from 15% to 53%!
For more information on EarlyCDT-Lung, the blood test to aid in the early detection of lung cancer, click here.