Do I Need a Lung Cancer Screening with Samir Makani, MD | San Diego Health
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 Published On Nov 13, 2023

Learn about the importance of early detection in lung cancer and how new technology is helping in its diagnosis. Join Susan Taylor as she discusses lung cancer screening with Dr. Samir Makani, an interventional pulmonologist and director of the lung cancer screening program at Scripps Cancer Center. Don't miss this informative video to understand who is most at risk and how to stay proactive in your lung health. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7690yt

0:43 - What causes lung cancer?
0:51 - Who is most at risk?
1:04 - What are the symptoms of lung cancer?
1:37 - What is the survival rate?
1:55 -What does the Scripps cancer center lung screening entail?
3:03 - Can you get lung cancer if you don't smoke?
3:38 - What is secondhand smoke?
3:51 - What are lung nodules?
4:15 - What is the robotic bronchoscopy?
5:05 - Is the surgery painful?
5:20 - What is this the robotic bronchoscopy better?
5:51 - How accurate is the robotic bronchoscopy?
5:59 - Does the robotic bronchoscopy allow you to go further?
6:16 - How is lung cancer treated?
7:02 - Does removing a part of your lung does it affect breathing?
7:25 - If you have lung issues when should you see a doctor?

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