Lung Cancer Screening on Wheels

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LUCAS, a fully mobile lung cancer screening unit launched in 2021 by the West Virginia University Cancer Institute, is the first of its kind in the United States. Designed to reach rural communities with limited access to healthcare, it travels across West Virginia from March to December, screening 25 to 30 residents daily. As of December 2024, LUCAS has screened 4,600 people, detected 55 lung cancer cases, and provided smoking cessation support and emotional care. Click here for more information.