A look at lung cancer screenings in Oklahoma show how much those screenings matter. Oklahoma has among the lowest lung-cancer screening rate in the nation. Doctors say that often means cancer isnt found until its harder to treat.

A spot in the upper right corner of Gwyn Lessens right lung was cause for concern.

I was extremely devastated, said Gwyn Lesson. I really was.

It was only her third lung cancer screening ever. The first in September 2022 was fine. Her second in October 2023 was good. November 2024s screening revealed a small nodule.

I was extremely scared, said Lessen. I was very very scared.

Lessen, a former smoker, was filled with fear but also gratefulness that the tiny lump was caught early. She had surgery at St. Francis this summer.

Dr. Hope Cordova removed the cancer

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