The CT scan takes a detailed picture of the lungs and uses a low dose of X-rays, comparable to the amount of radiation released during a transatlantic flight.

After the scan, the result is sent both to you and to your specified treating (general) physician, who will also help you if you have any questions about the result.

If the result is favourable (‘negative’), you will be invited for a second low-dose CT scan after one year.

In case of a doubtful result -as has been seen for example after pneumonia- you will be invited for an interim scan after three or six months to further monitor the abnormality.

In case of an unfavourable (‘positive’) result, there is a strong suspicion of early lung cancer and you will be asked through your treating (family) physician to undergo further investigations to make the diagnosis. Here, you have a free choice of where and by whom you are treated.