Family history lung cancer before 50. i'm 32 former smoker. good age for low dose ct screen? i do not fit current screening requirements. studies say i have 80% increase lc risk, scared!

I suggest 'No': You quit early. That's good. The early detection of lung cancer by ct scans hasn't decreased mortality rate much in heavy smokers and that makes me think what we're picking up is mostly little tiny very tame cancers that pose little risk. What i suggest you do instead is really get into fitness and health and understand that the screen probably isn't worth the risk. Ask your physician as well.

Low dose ct: Some hospitals are doing low dose ct screening on a cash pay basis. Cost @ $100. Check in your area.

Too early to screen: Fam hx of lung cancer in a first degree relative? Less concerning if it is not. Former smoker at 32? What is your pk/yr smoking history? Risk does not increase significantly over nonsmokers until > 10 pk/yr. Smoking assoc lung cancer is very rare before 45 yoa. If lc is in first degree relative & smoking hx >10 pk/yr and very concerned discuss with your PCP and get low dose CT at 45 then every 2 y