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A lung cancer screening could save your life.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women, accounting for almost 25% of cancer deaths. Now there’s a screening to help detect lung cancer at an early stage, when it’s most treatable. Called a low-dose CT scan, this form of screening can reduce the risk of dying of lung cancer by 20%.

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What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer is a condition where cells in the lungs begin to change and grow out of control. There are two types of lung cancer: small cell and non-small cell. Although cancer begins in the lungs, it can spread to other parts of the body. In many cases, lung cancer has no symptoms until it is in the later stages, when it is difficult to treat.

Your experience

Help and support.

Get important information about cancer and learn about Delaware-specific programs that can help you, from screening through survivorship.

Delaware Cancer Services and Programs

Access the care you need, when you need it.

Whether you have insurance or not, services are available to help you get screened for cancer and, if a diagnosis is made, get treated for cancer and not just survive, but live a thriving, healthy life after cancer.

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LGBTQIA+ Cancer Screenings

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are at higher risk of cancer, but screenings can detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Know your risk and when to get screened.

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Nurse Navigators

Nurse navigators are on staff statewide in Delaware to schedule your cancer screenings and to provide follow-up help. Learn more about nurse navigator services now.

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Screening for Life

If you don’t have insurance or if your insurance doesn’t cover cancer screenings, this program could make screenings available to you.

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Cancer Care Coordinators

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, these specially trained health professionals can help you find the services you need, when you need them. Their services are free of charge to all Delawareans.

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Delaware Cancer Treatment Program

Free cancer treatment is available for up to two years to all Delaware residents who can’t afford to pay for it. Learn more now about the program.

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Cancer Thriving and Surviving Self-Management Program

A network of programs is available statewide, providing emotional support and practical information to help you live well.

Nurse Navigators

Delaware nurse navigators can help you get screened for cancer.

Whether you have insurance or not, Delaware nurse navigators can help you get screened for cancer and provide follow-up help when you get your results. Choose from the list below to call a nurse navigator directly, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or click the call request button to have a nurse navigator contact you.

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