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​The traditional assumption had been that after 15 years of no longer smoking, the risk of lung cancer had dropped to such a low level that screening was no longer cost effective.

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by <em>MedPage Today</em> staff

The American Cancer Society expanded eligibility for lung cancer screening; experts advised patients to do their research before choosing a plan from the Affordable Care Act’s insurance marketplaces; Republican-led states partnering with rideshare companies for medical appointment rides.

A new claim that taking vitamin supplements will increase your risk of cancer has ruffled feathers throughout the medical community.

The American Cancer Society now says 5 million additional people need to have a lung cancer test under new guidelines.

A new guideline expands the number of US adults recommended to get screened for lung cancer by 5 million, taking into account the patient’s history of tobacco smoking. I’m happy to put you in touch with a doctor to get questions answered.

Not all care that may be provided during a wellness visit counts as no-cost preventive care under federal guidelines.

Nearly 5 million additional Americans should be screened for lung cancer, according to an updated guideline released Wednesday by the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Even if you quit smoking, new lung cancer screening guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend a lung CT scan. Learn about the new guidelines.

Not all care that may be provided during a wellness visit counts as no-cost preventive care under federal guidelines.