November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Lung Association (Lung Association) is kicking it off by offering free lung cancer screenings to Illinois residents. Every two and a half minutes, someone learns they have lung cancer in the U.S., while another eight million qualify as high-risk. Early detection is key because lung cancer can be treated with, and may even be cured, if found and treated in its early stages before it spreads to other parts of the body. Under the program, participants can call a Lung Health Navigator at 844-ALA-LUNG to find out if they are eligible for a lung cancer screening. If they are eligible, the Lung Association will support callers by providing information on nearby screening centers along with guidance on how to obtain a referral from their doctor. Assistance in understanding insurance coverage is also available. A Navigator will be able to assist with financial barriers to care by covering the outstanding balance of the lung cancer screening in addition to arranging a free ride to the screening location, if necessary. The scans are covered by most insurance plans. However, if participants don’t have insurance, then the Lung Association will cover the screening costs. Participants can find more information at Lung.org/lcs-assistance.