Lung Cancer Screening Stories | Saved By The Scan | American Lung Association

Andrea S. In September of 2014, my twin daughters were born 12 weeks early. They both spent many months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, fighting to grow and strengthen their lungs.
Carol S. In the late 1960s at age 34, Carol’s brother experienced seizure while on vacation with his wife. After being rushed to the emergency room, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, which quickly metastasized to his lungs and brain. He passed away aft
Carol S. I had a routine mammogram in August of 2016 which showed cancer. I didn't need chemo, just radiation.
Diane S. I quit smoking in 2011. I started CT scans in 2020 once a year. Last May 2025, a scan showed a new nodule, so my doctor had me redo the scan in August.
Linda T. My name is Linda and I am a 60-year-old wife, mother and grandmother. I want to shout from the rooftops how low-dose lung screening saved my life.
Donna F. My husband, Mo, was very fortunate that seven years ago his primary care doctor was aware of the screening for lung cancer for high-risk individuals.
Randette J. By the grace of God, my mother Diane Baker, age 72 went to her doctor for a routine physical. The attending doctor was a physician's assistant who noticed my mother hadn't had a chest X-ray in years and felt they should go ahead an take one.
Mary T. My doctor had been urging me to get a CT scan. After months, I decided to go, and lo and behold, there was a spot on my right lung.
Patty S. I smoked for many years, stopping in 2007.
Maureen M. I saw an ad on television about the Smart Lung Scan. I had quit smoking more than 17 years ago and wondered whether I qualified. At my annual wellness checkup, I asked my doctor if it would be a good idea to get one.
Dawn D. In the spring of 2024, I had an injured shoulder. While getting an MRI, a mass was seen in my right lung.
Krista M. I’m 63 years old and a former smoker—I smoked for 20 years but quit over 30 years ago.
Lynda V. My brother died at the age of 70 of lung cancer, and my mother at age 92.
Steve A. I was a smoker for about 55 years. I get an annual physical every year. My doctor is very thorough, and he sent me for a CT scan since I had smoked for so long. It came back negative, which was great.
Cheryl W. At my annual checkup in 2024, my primary care physician recommended and ordered a low-dose CT scan. I was afraid of what the test might find, since I started smoking as a teenager.

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