Adults Over 60 Urged to Get Lung Checks as LDCT Scans Can Spot Cancer Earlier

1 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Aug 17

Adults over 60 should not dismiss a cough lasting more than 3 weeks, unusual fatigue, chest discomfort, breathlessness, repeated chest infections or unexplained weight loss, Dr. Kunal Sharma said.
Lung cancer is often diagnosed late because early symptoms can look like ageing, allergies or a lingering infection, making treatment harder and reducing the chance of better outcomes.
LDCT scans are the most effective screening tool for higher-risk people because they can detect small lung abnormalities earlier than a standard chest X-ray, often before symptoms become severe.
Chest X-rays, lung function tests and routine physical exams can still help guide further testing, especially for people exposed to air pollution, second-hand smoke, smoking history, or occupational dust and chemicals.