Savvy Senior: Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

Dear Savvy Senior,

What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? I was a big smoker, but quit years ago, so I’m wondering if I should be checked out.

Former Smoker

Dear Former,

Lung cancer screening is used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. Should you be screened? It depends on your age and your smoking history. Here’s what you...