Nonsmokers account for approximately 20 percent of all lung cancer diagnoses but don’t meet traditional lung cancer screening criteria. In particular, Asian female nonsmokers appear to have higher incidences of lung cancer based on studies done in Asia.

To help with early detection in this population, the New York Female Asian Nonsmoker Screening Study (NY FANSS), led by Elaine Shum, MD, is being conducted at Perlmutter Cancer Center. This study, open to Asian female nonsmokers from age 40 to 74 years, provides up to three annual low-dose CT scans of the chest and a blood-based test being researched for its potential for early detection of cancer.

The study is available at no cost to participants. If you meet the criteria and are interested in enrolling, please complete and submit the form below. You can also call 212-731-6212 or email fanss@nyulangone.org for more information. Language interpretation and translated materials are available.