You Deserve to Catch It Early | Dennis’ Lung Cancer Story

After decades spent saving lives as a flight nurse and emergency caregiver, Dennis Schmidt never expected to become a lung cancer patient himself. A routine annual lung cancer screening caught Dennis’ cancer before symptoms ever appeared, giving him access to minimally invasive robotic surgery, advanced treatment options and the chance to keep living the life he loves. Today, Dennis is sharing his story to encourage others to prioritize screening, seek care early and challenge the stigma surrounding lung cancer. “No one deserves lung cancer, but everyone deserves the best possible chance against it.” At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, we are advancing lung cancer care through innovation, research and compassionate care designed around each patient. If you are 50 to 80 years old and currently smoke or quit within the last 15 years, annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening could save your life. Learn more about lung cancer care at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Call 513-585-UCCC (8222) to explore your options.