Lung cancer screening is for people who have a high risk of developing this cancer. You could be eligible if you:
- Are between 55 and 74 years old
- Are in one of the following situations:
- You have been an active smoker for at least 20 years (continuously or on and off)
- You have quit smoking but were a smoker for at least 20 years (continuously or on and off)
- Have health insurance from the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
If you are interested in screening, discuss it with your physician or SNP. If you do not have a family physician, you can contact the coordination centre directly:
Coordination centre of the Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec – Université Laval (IUCPQ-UL)
depistagecancerpoumon@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Telephone (toll-free): 1 844 656-4312
Fax: 418 656-1321
The advantages and disadvantages of lung cancer screening are presented here: 
Decision aid tool for Lung Cancer Screening in Quebec - Publications du ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in lung cancer screening, a request will be sent to the establishment closest to your home, where the test is available. On the North Shore, screening is available:
Hôpital Le Royer
635, boulevard Jolliet
Baie-Comeau (Québec) G5C 1P1
Telephone: 418 589-3701
Toll-free line: 1 877 484-3701
Hôpital de Sept-Îles
45, rue du Père-Divet
Sept-Îles (Québec) G4R 3N7
Telephone: 418 962-9761
Toll-free line: 1 877 962-9761
