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What is a lung cancer screening?
The only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT). During an LDCT scan, you lie on a table and an X-ray machine uses a low dose (amount) of radiation to make detailed images of your lungs. The scan only takes a few minutes and is not painful.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
Who is a Veteran?
The term "veteran" means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. The term “Armed Forces” means the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, including the reserve components thereof.
Source: Department of Veterans Affairs
What is considered Toxic exposure?
Toxic Exposure is based on your participation in any Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) while serving, either in the U.S. or abroad. There are five categories of Toxic exposure:
Chemicals (Agent Orange, contaminated water…)
Radiation (nuclear weapons, X-rays…)
Air Pollutants (burn pit smoke, dust…)
Occupational Hazards (asbestos, lead…)
Warfare Agents (chemical and biological weapons)
Source: Department of Veterans Affairs