Lung Cancer Assessment Questions

We’ll start this assessment with some basic personal questions such as your age and sex.

Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer, except for non-melanoma skin cancer?

X A common type of cancer that affects the top layer of the skin. Examples include basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma.

X Why is this important? This tool was designed for people who have never had cancer. If you’ve had cancer, this tool can still tell you about other risk factors, but keep in mind that the results at the end are more accurate for people without a history of cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

This tool was designed for people who have never had cancer. Because you’ve had cancer before, your risk of getting another cancer in the future is higher than in someone who hasn’t been previously diagnosed.

We hope you’ll continue with the remaining questions to learn how other factors may affect your risk of developing lung cancer. But keep in mind that the results at the end are more accurate for people without a history of cancer.

Are you male or female?

More information: Please answer based on your sex at birth.

X Why is this important? This tool estimates your risk of developing lung cancer compared to other people who are the same sex. For this reason, it’s important to know if you’re male or female.

Why is this important

Male

Female

How old are you?

X Why is this important? This tool estimates your risk of developing lung cancer compared to people who are the same age. For this reason, it’s important to know how old you are.

Why is this important

Has your biological parent, brother, sister or child ever had lung cancer?

More information: Include only biological family members (those related by blood) in your response, and only those in your immediate family (not your aunt, uncle, grandparents, etc.). Do not include those you are related to by adoption or marriage.

X Why is this important? Your family history may affect your risk of developing lung cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

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Here we’ll look at aspects of your life that may affect your lung cancer risk.

Do you smoke cigarettes?

More information: Includes manufactured, hand-rolled, filtered, unfiltered and flavoured tobacco cigarettes.

X Why is this important? Smoking cigarettes may raise your risk of developing many kinds of cancer, including lung cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

I used to smoke, but I quit

Do you smoke 1 or more cigars a day?

X Why is this important? Smoking 1 cigar or more a day can increase your risk of developing lung cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

This section asks about your past and present exposure to air pollution and workplace chemicals.

Have you lived in or near a city with a population of 100,000 or more for at least 10 years of your life?

X Why is this important? Long-term exposure to air pollution from traffic and other sources in cities can increase your risk of developing lung cancer.

Why is this important

Yes

Have you ever worked with asbestos without proper protection including workplace controls and protective equipment?

More information: Recommended workplace controls for workers who work with asbestos include: using less hazardous alternatives and where this is not possible using engineering and administrative controls (e.g., ventilation, wetting agents, enclosures, reduced time in exposed work situations). Personal protective equipment should include a respirator and may also include a full protective suit, gloves, and boots.

X Proper protection and exposure controls could include local exhaust ventilation, wetting techniques or wearing a respirator depending on the work task.

X Why is this important? People who have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace may have a greater chance of developing lung cancer than people who were never exposed.

Why is this important

Yes

Don't know

Have you worked with any of these substances without proper protection? Please select all that apply.

More information: Recommended workplace controls for workers who work with these substances include: using less hazardous alternatives and where this is not possible using engineering and administrative controls (e.g., ventilation, enclosures, reduced time in exposed work situations). Personal protective equipment should include a respirator and may also include a full protective suit, face shield, gloves, boots and other eye protection.

X Why is this important? Unprotected exposure to these substances can increase your risk of developing lung cancer.

Why is this important

Diesel engine exhaust

Yes

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X Workers who may be exposed to diesel engine exhaust include truck, bus and taxi drivers, heavy equipment operators, couriers and landscapers.

Silica dust, crystalline silica

Yes

Don't know

X As crystalline silica is found naturally in rocks and soil, occupations that involve the movement of earth (like mining and farming), the disturbance of silica-containing products (like grinding, chipping, cutting and drilling), and the handling and use of sand or other silica-containing products (as in foundry processes) may expose you to this substance.

Nickel compounds

Yes

Don't know

X Workers who may be exposed to nickel include welders, machining tools operators, construction millwrights, industrial mechanics, dental technologists, painters and coaters.

Chromium (VI) compounds

Yes

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X Workers who may be exposed to chromium (VI) include welders (especially those who commonly weld stainless steel), printing machine and press operators, machinists and pipefitters.

Arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds

Yes

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X You may be exposed to arsenic if you work with treated wood (for example in construction, sawmills and wood preservation). You may also be exposed if you work in farming and metal production & processing.

X- and gamma radiation

Yes

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X You may be exposed to this substance if you provide scientific services using radiography or radioactive materials. You may also be exposed if you work in the nuclear power industry or the military, as a uranium, coal or underground miner, or as a member of an airline crew.

Cadmium and cadmium compounds

Yes

Don't know

X Workers who may be exposed to this substance include welders (exposures can occur during cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding, welding), plastic processing machine operators and foundry workers.

Beryllium and beryllium compounds

Yes

Don't know

X Workers who may be exposed to this substance include metal welders, grinders, sandblasters, machinists, dental workers, jewellers and those involved in the decommissioning and demolition of nuclear facilities, power generating plants and aerospace facilities.

Radon

Yes

Don't know

X Workers who may be exposed to radon include underground miners (especially those involved in uranium mining); those who spend time below ground (subway and utility tunnel workers); people involved in mine remediation; phosphate fertilizer producers; researchers who use radon; construction excavators; and any indoor workers in a geographic area with naturally high radon concentrations, particularly those working in basements.

Have you been involved in any of these processes on the job without proper protection, including workplace controls and protective equipment?

More information: Recommended workplace controls for workers who are involved in these processes on the job include: using less hazardous alternatives and where this is not possible using engineering and administrative controls (e.g., ventilation, enclosures, reduced time in exposed work situations). Personal protective equipment should include a respirator and may also include a full protective suit, face shield, gloves, boots and other eye protection.

X Why is this important? Certain industries and occupations can expose you to substances that can increase your risk of developing lung cancer.

Why is this important

Painting

Yes

Don't know

Aluminum smelting

Yes

Don't know

Iron or steel founding

Yes

Don't know

Rubber manufacturing

Yes

Don't know

Coke ovens

Yes

Don't know

Coal gasification

Yes

Don't know

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