# Years After He Quit Smoking, a Lung Cancer Scan Saved His Life

- Published: 2026-07-11T09:00:25Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T20:41:41Z
- Section: Science & Environment
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/well/years-after-he-quit-smoking-a-lung-cancer-scan-saved-his-life.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Science
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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up-to-date.

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