Screenings for lung cancer should be done annually after a man reaches age 55.
But if you have a family history or risk factors (such as being a smoker), you should be checked sooner.
Lung cancer can go unnoticed for quite some time if it’s not an aggressive form, and has a much higher cure rate if caught early.
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cbsnews.com/news/the-routine-screening-tests-essential-to-mens-health/
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