Raymond U. Osarogiagbon, MBBS, Chief Scientist at Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation and a research professor at Vanderbilt University, discusses the need for early detection of lung cancer. Screening using low-dose CT scanning of individuals that are of apparently healthy high risk has been shown to save lives, and standardized management of patients who have incidentally detected lung nodules also saves lives. Dr Osarogiagbon explains that it is crucial for institutions and care providers to offer access to these services to save lives in our communities