{"id":16655,"date":"2023-03-01T14:06:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/?post_type=therapeutic-area&#038;p=16655"},"modified":"2023-03-06T20:39:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T20:39:26","slug":"talking-to-a-loved-one-about-lung-cancer-screening-an-key-00437","status":"publish","type":"therapeutic-area","link":"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/therapeutic-areas\/oncologia\/talking-to-a-loved-one-about-lung-cancer-screening-an-key-00437\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking to a Loved One About Lung Cancer Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--95b5840a0162059219d4f99d018f8be8 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--164221b9b8ca1c8be21d73ffaa921257 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--8e6575617018db7e3393e86abc9a7440\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16698\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/Screenshot_1-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"1024\"\n        height=\"409\"\n                alt=\"Talking to a Loved\nOne About Lung\nCancer Screening\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--0ddbf93d474a99d7bd8f249dfcb26a89 mhh-mcn-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--align-full\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-container\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--bb10809ac23b6921d39b0167af45be53 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--63391a238fc5eb15bfa752ddc3f9c66f mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--ddea61db775cd77f201aafb697d19787\">You can play an important role in helping a loved one protect their health by getting a lung cancer screening, if they are at risk for lung cancer.<br><br>Yearly screening for people at risk for lung cancer can help save lives by finding it earlier before it has spread.<br><br>When lung cancer is found early, before it has spread, it is more likely to be curable.<br>However, thinking about the disease can be scary, and it\u2019s common for someone to feel anxiety or fear around screening for lung cancer. They may feel fear of the unknown or fear of the test itself.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--f6bfe8602700e4b22183efaaf3de5c41 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--066c73740e0042c74fcfd1dc6f719c4f\">To convince someone who may be afraid of getting screened it\u2019s important to show them that they aren\u2019t alone and you\u2019re there to support them every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--de200b1d87a66286b0c1ca7ad48992f6\">As you take this important step to help your loved one get screened you may find yourself wearing a lot of hats \u2013 teacher, cheerleader, note-taker. But the most important thing you can do is just be there for support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--fc16d81537f5f6881f69cc322fad3094\">Use this guide to help you start a conversation with your loved one about lung cancer screening, to prep them for discussions with their doctor and to support them throughout the screening process.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--e386f6390ba1051289377cdd8569d840 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b1ac4bda48339f0db0971da0ae2c2a6d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--b1cdf8580794046b47826cb4d5c1046b mhh-mcn-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--align-full\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-container\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--7ab7259cd5178279176540ae5f95db78 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b7345616716c09a45bcc0786ef2db772 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-right mhh-mcn-v1-image--0ee209db17f9527d1e8a68d2eb8f45b9\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16702\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"145\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--61582b64e3f769e540fb5d46c4847f93 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--8 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--center mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--70536516fb2b3cdb63ee1acb212cc6da\"><strong>Starting the conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--3443146743734160b5af9ab787201eaf mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-left mhh-mcn-v1-image--38a77f6ca94b96491ea1411d0fc13f6c\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16702\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"145\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--center  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--9275ced75ffdcedb739880af162ab85e\"><em>The first step is sometimes the hardest. You might feel nervous about starting a conversation about lung cancer screening with your loved one, but if you take some time to prepare and know what you\u2019re going to say, it may be easier. Use these tips for inspiration:<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--69e06eb4590c3b27e264ef4f77d21695 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--5c399d65d88b972fc9e61f111b6f0f9f mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--3862ae95cb1fac5ec44096138c7a718f mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--4a85cf285f5ceb608f0c0f89bf50c4c5 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--7330a9833848bc308a2f7f064dc492bb\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16661\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-02-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"289\"\n        height=\"276\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b64d1d7d1e3872e57501a85aa5cead6d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--13abd1972bd1ae835913c3c4aeb48612\"><strong>Understand the risk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1820fe2df4deb89e719ad24b47397c08\">Learn about the factors that increase one\u2019s risk for lung  cancer and determine if your loved one meets the criteria for a screening.<br><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--50c6f0370e6d02c6cae6114ed1283b95 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--fac3273fc09d0abd55cf55cc8d62c5aa mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--d4aaf67065c502fbba5ab3f094df1f9d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16662\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-03.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"289\"\n        height=\"284\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--ec8c857935f0c42e9026a3e789a00cc2 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--cc12b3cd413b4591e7395198461c1f50\"><strong>Find a quiet time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--eed1d8ecbcaa3d60a7f2c1912a1763b8\">Choose a time and place where you can talk without being interrupted<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--58199e3b4327607ccf4d34afe5f35c6b mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--1fe9e6bb41c76d13e3f5a12dbd136044 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--c4571da80b5821050abb66554fde42e3\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16663\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-04.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"284\"\n        height=\"292\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--ebc1dfea985f10ffbc2d3ed803186c28 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--349a0990feb8fd6e3b20de5c66cfbc61\"><strong>Acknowledge their fears and your own:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--8b95f18ec0952b11bd56ccfdd60931f1\">Talk about why you\u2019re concerned that they might be at risk for lung cancer and note any risk factors that they have. Acknowledge that thinking about lung cancer can be scary, but be sure to emphasize that you\u2019re here to support them, and this is something you can take on together to protect their health.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--790e5bb2142b79a11813c480c84920b6 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--31224848b40af5929c04cffa45774349 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--5148082f2f459e19aa4676c211b8b265\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16664\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-05.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"289\"\n        height=\"464\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--0f0e19b1252de41bcc79d2fa8b97fd81 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--e0760926b3054c268eacfd3cb908b667\"><strong>Focus on the benefits and ease of screening:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--85de6d78b7b7f8db314257fde9b7a806\">Remind them of the following information:<br>\u2022 When lung cancer is found early, before it has spread, it\u2019s more likely to be curable<br>\u2022 A yearly screening with a low-dose CT scan can help detect lung cancer earlier, before there are symptoms.<br>\u2022 Getting screened only takes a few minutes, is not painful and doesn\u2019t involve any needles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--07bd605f166591cf2f66d99f0424b44a mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--61c696314b79c3628b57216803b35a7a mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--b571a15bea4d938aace627d749159ddf\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16665\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-06.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"301\"\n        height=\"372\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--359183f577dabb987b5dd87f49882c2b mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-10 mhh-mcn-column--l-10\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--2be8744387c5f77b78ee19a508347849\"><strong>Be encouraging.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--19907af84b1d348a76e6055ec3c18bff\">If they are current or former smokers, assure them that neither you nor anyone else will judge them for their smoking history and that it\u2019s never too late to take control of their health by getting screened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--ec25586913379213260cf08320e695eb\">dsadsa<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--dfa741cbd57df6695085b093844f95a3 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--985496c7d1681d73b8ed96365857adf2 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--59e14a5f4e09563539c0706628c6cb37 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bd1612f8335b11646a5cc0c7dac3b416 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--247f02279fe2ca5b209828ee11173225\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16667\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-07.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"801\"\n        height=\"1055\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--c5947cc48ec95b42bba35877aa31bf3c mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-7 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--e8475dadd7811a621566056dea9dbe81\">Preparing for<br><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-teal-300-color\">the doctor\u2019s appointment<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--e8bf371a1e9fb55b241ad63e7ff4a7ce\">If your loved one is open to learning more about lung cancer screening, the next step is to talk to their doctor about their risk, discuss whether they are eligible for screening and, if so, make an appointment at a local screening center. You can support your loved one in having this important conversation with their doctor by taking the following steps:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--a5c38a99c44911ea8fde01654ddb27d2 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b569479dbba7b0373083a59b0b212f5c mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--df89b4b10d5e4fb8de8529b44e880647\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16671\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-08-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"592\"\n        height=\"218\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--6517f0047bcfd74f7017783793fb1393 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-300-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--a9af256d16e7ffc2af19adaca5fddc9e\"><strong>Put it on the calendar.<\/strong> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Help your loved one schedule an appointment with their doctor. If they need help scheduling consider making the call yourself.<\/mark><br><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--529617409e45f0a63713286987c66fe1 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--599acc23dd6b73a01fdcf6818bef6fe3 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--9b1742a1284e54d0faa41d53aff73561\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16672\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-09.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"592\"\n        height=\"201\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--6563860d725941f47498df2fbc870119 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-300-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--d7f97c79cb9623709cee4d6dea953a05\"><strong>Prepare your questions.<\/strong> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Sit down with your loved one and write down the questions you both want to ask the doctor about screening and how to schedule a scan.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--dee7f827f61efbac8f54d74cb59d4e95 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--ddf8de21e0ecb62e49db6ec7a6061f9c mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--07f6665f0f93ff2f9744fd577b3f838a\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16673\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-10.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"592\"\n        height=\"209\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b58dd179e21534584f691519b881f600 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-300-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--eea08c5d418812ce5790aa4bf115a885\"><strong>Line up transportation.<\/strong> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Make a plan for how you and your loves one will get to the doctor\u2019s appointment.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--cd37b29a21e398bc60eca61719e355ff mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--b98fd88e6e8a156ca32efcd49e34a582 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--80496ee186a076aa3b1da305d13aefd2\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16674\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-11.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"592\"\n        height=\"213\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--43404de267f435f8541d9f80b21ad217 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-300-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--97011bc16742cbb2190430b417a746b6\"><strong>Pack pen and paper.<\/strong> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Bring your list of questions and a pen and paper so that you can take notes. The doctor will likely share a lot of information with you, and it can be helpful to refer back to your notes after the appointment.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--a2b845cc62c03567ebda4eaee65a3195 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--05c46ae1e91f101f639f3b6b8a0545f6 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--8a8eb00b1779889eb65341673ced9541\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16675\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-12.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"592\"\n        height=\"210\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--49529b7039a69a9720f0a1af65f51fb8 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-teal-300-color has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--cf54c2f47b9eee753121409dd382ef0c\"><strong>Listen carefully during the appointment and ask questions as needed.<\/strong> <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Go to the appointment with your loved one so that you can help ask questions and take notes. Led your loved one take the lead as much as they are comfortable but don\u2019t be afraid to ask follow-up questions. You want to be sure you both understand the recommended next steps.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-teal-300-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-teal-300-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-center mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--ae563a7c1bcd235ab79114f45ea8c9bc mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--c420035458b54ce4f90c4c70c0c2fe15 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--66a830a853c3ca0fe9cb9a20b4c194ed\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16676\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/RQ-0288_Infografias-Pulmon_V3-13.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"918\"\n        height=\"1059\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--97a640d90d434faf479696a919e4cb4c mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-7 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--left  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--cba052862421e9e2dff1912dc18ac4f1\">Getting<br><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-teal-300-color\">Screened<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--left  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--586aab65ba3cf78af3cd07606804347a\">You\u2019re almost there \u2013 your loved one\u2019s decision to get screened is a big one. Tell them that you\u2019re proud of them for taking this step. Now help them follow through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--left  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--6b93a993a7fbd449b10cd7d02fea60ae\"><strong>Make the appointment<br><\/strong>Schedule your\u2019 screening and ask what you need to do to prepare. Chech your loved one\u2019s insurance about costs associated with the screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--left  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--8015c971c3cb3eec98f363ebc28ca521\"><strong>Be on time<br><\/strong>The screening center may even ask your loved one to arrive early to fill out any paperwork before their scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--left  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--9dfd241f4ab4cade29aac973e50bbf8d\"><strong>Understand the results and any next steps<br><\/strong>After the scan, your loved one\u2019s doctor will contact them with the results. Ask if you can join this conversation so you can both learn what the results mean and if there is any follow up testing needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--left  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--c128fe3ab158ccb8f7c4f3768279d34f\"><strong>Be vigilant about repeat testing<\/strong><br>Screening is recommended yearly for those who are eligible. Set a reminder for your loved one to schedule another scan during the next calendar years as part of their annual health maintenance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--3cce82b315eb93b19b48805fc064233d mhh-mcn-section mhh-mcn-v1-section--align-full\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-container\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--24ee1e8fabb37ea04cae85c0ffb9ddb3 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--f341f36fbdc77c7d76b6af21b555e340 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-right mhh-mcn-v1-image--a380e8e1b926e82a18bc7701582f883d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16719\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"124\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--9f21f253283bb9cc9eb17ba93fedc67c mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--8 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--center mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--10de86b00d97706665159229162cdfc1\"><span class=\"no-text-breaking\"><strong><strong>Supporting your loved one<br>throughout the screening process<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--9d3aa8978334a080fd376b755dae9617 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--2 mhh-mcn-column--m-2 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-left mhh-mcn-v1-image--39ff12c73b252992f4274229410b3b9c\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-16719\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/03\/linea-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"124\"\n        height=\"64\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--center  mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--e4ac614a1ead4dfae7dedfcace2f96a7\"><em>There may be a lot of emotions for you and your loved one as you move through the screening process. Confronting the possibility of a lung cancer diagnosis can cause feelings of fear and anxiety, and it can be difficult to manage these emotions while you\u2019re awaiting doctor appointments and screening results. 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AARP. Transportation: What Caregivers Need to Know. Available in: https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/caregiving\/home-care\/info-2020\/transportation-services.html Date: June 17, 2022. Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>2. American Lung Association. Helping With Lung Cancer Treatment. Available in: https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/lung-cancer\/family-and-friends\/taking-care-of-your-loved-one\/helping-withtreatment Date: November 17, 2022. Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>3. American Lung Association. Lung Cancer Key Findings. Available in: https:\/\/www.lung.org\/research\/state-of-lung-cancer\/key-findings Date: November 17, 2022. Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>4. American Lung Association. How Do I Talk to a Friend or Loved One about Getting Screened for Lung Cancer. Available in: https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/lung-cancer\/saved-by-the-scan\/resources\/talk-to-loved-one . Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>5. American Lung Association. What to Expect from a Lung Cancer Screening. Available in: https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/lung-cancer\/screening-resources\/what-to-expect-from-lung-cancer-screening Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>6. Cancer Care. Communicating With Your Health Care Team. Available in: https:\/\/media.cancercare.org\/publications\/original\/6-2020_Communicating_With_Your_Health_Care_Team.pdf Date: 11, 2020. Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>7. Jyoti Patel, MD, FASCO. What Is Scanxiety? How People With Cancer and Survivors Can Cope. Available in: https:\/\/www.cancer.net\/blog\/2021-10\/what-scanxiety-how-people-with-cancer-and-survivors-can-cope . Date: October 28, 2021. Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>8. Humana. Transportation could take you to better health. Available in: https:\/\/populationhealth.humana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Transportation-Consumer-Flyer-2.pdf. Citation date: December 19, 2022.<br>9. 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