National Lung Cancer Screening Day
Join us on November 14th, 2026. You can learn more and register on LungCancerScreeningDay.org (operated by the American College of Radiology)
Fifth Annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day
About National Lung Cancer Screening Day National Lung Cancer Screening Day is a collaborative campaign led by the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable in partnership with GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2), Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC) , LUNGevity , the American Lung Association (ALA) , and American College of Radiology (ACR) . We are partnering once again for the fifth annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day (“National LCS Day”) on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Join the Movement
As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the campaign calls on screening facilities across the U.S. to open their doors on the second Saturday in November to provide low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening.
Please note that this link directs to a website operated by the American College of Radiology.
Help Spread the Word
FAQ
What is Lung Cancer Screening Day?
LCS Day is a nationwide initiative encouraging screening facilities to open for low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening, often on a Saturday, to increase access for individuals who may not be able to attend during the week.
LCS Day is held annually on the second Saturday in November during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, LCS Day is on November 14th , 2026. Participating sites can choose how long to stay open (full day or partial day).
Facilities can participate by:
Registering on the National Lung Cancer Screening Day website (operated by the American College of Radiology): lungcancerscreeningday.org
Opening their screening center for LDCT scans
Promoting screening availability to eligible patients
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How do I “open” my site for LCS Day?
Opening your site typically involves a few key steps:
Obtain approval from leadership to open on the selected date
Determine hours of operation (full day or partial day)
Ensure CT technologists and support staff are scheduled
Confirm scheduling systems are open for booking appointments
Coordinate staffing needs (registration, housekeeping, security, etc.)
These steps help ensure a smooth and successful screening day. Please see our guide
Who should we target for screening?
LCS Day focuses on individuals eligible for lung cancer screening with LDCT. Participating sites are encouraged to:
Educate patients about eligibility
Reach underserved or hard-to-reach populations
Increase awareness of early detection
Can I personalize the flyer and promotional materials?
Yes. Partners are encouraged to adapt materials to fit their organization, including:
Adding your logo
Including site-specific details (such as phone number)
The goal is to make materials relevant to your community while maintaining core LCS Day messaging.
How will my participation be recognized?
Participating sites may be:
Listed on the LCS Day website
Featured in campaign materials
Highlighted through testimonials and success stories
Where can I learn more or register?
Contact the team with any questions
Please spread the word to your colleagues, health systems, and screening center partners so that they may engage their communities and provide lung cancer screening on National Lung Cancer Screening Day, Saturday, November 14, 2026.
As always, thank you for your continued support of our shared mission to create lung cancer survivors
