Lung Cancer Screening Program

Offers a province-wide screening program for lung cancer in community hospitals for those who are at high-risk for lung cancer and who are not experiencing any symptoms. Lung screening involves a scan of the lungs using a low-dose CT machine.

Agency

BC Cancer Agency

Lung Cancer Screening Program - Virtual

Phone Numbers

Toll Free Line: 1-877-717-5864

Eligibility

Age Restricted

Adults aged 55 - 74 who are currently smoking or have smoked in the past; and have a smoking history of 20 years or more.

Application Process

Call the toll-free line to complete a phone consultation and risk assessment to determine eligibility. See website for more information and clinic locations.

Main Website: https://www.bccancer.bc.ca/screening/lung

Languages

English

Service delivery

Virtual

Coverage Area

Province of BC

Other programs provided by BC Cancer Agency

Need health advice?

Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect you with a health professional. Translation services are available in over 130 languages.