If you are/were a smoker, this scan could be the most important appointment you make.

The Screening Test Review Committee (STRC) develops evidence-based recommendations on the appropriate use of screening tests in Singapore, serving as
professional guidance to healthcare professionals. The last report of the STRC’s was published in 2019. Now, they have published an updated report, which will be covered here, with the focus on lung cancer screening.

Lung Cancer Screening Tests

As a recap, Category 1 tests are recommended for everyone in the specified age group, Category 2 tests are recommended for high-risk individuals, and Category 3 tests are not recommended for health screening.

Category 2 Tests

Note: A pack-year is calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by the number of years smoked. (e.g. 20 pack-years = 1 pack/day for 20 years, or 2 packs/day for 10 years, or any equivalent.)

Conclusion

If you meet the criteria, talk to your doctor about screening today. The earlier it’s found, the more options you have — and the better your odds of being around for everything that matters.

Related: Lung Cancer Screening, Cancer Screening, Preventive Health