British Columbia first province to roll out early detection lung cancer screening program
VICTORIA—British Columbians at high risk of lung cancer will soon have the ability to receive early detection screening.
The provincial government has invested in a new lung cancer screening program offered by B.C. Cancer and is the first of its kind in Canada.
“Our new lung cancer screening program will mean more treatment options, faster recovery and better outcomes for people around the province. It’s part of our work to keep people safe and healthy – no matter what they’re dealing with.”—John Horgan, B.C. Premier
The target age group for the screening program will be those ages 50-74 who smoke or have a history of heavy smoking. The Province says that it expects to have its first participants receiving scans by as early as 2022.