Lung cancer screening
Lung cancer kills more people than breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer combined. A lung cancer screening can help detect the disease in its early stages and lead to a better outcome. Learn about how you can benefit from this service.
Do you qualify for a lung cancer screening?
Don't miss out on a lung cancer screening this year!
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Lung cancer kills more people than breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer combined! Most times, lung cancer does not produce symptoms until it is more advanced and treatment options are limited. It is important to identify lung cancer early when it has a better prognosis and is more amenable to treatment.
A lung cancer screening CT scan should be a regular preventative health check, just like a mammogram or colonoscopy. The purpose is to identify lung cancers early, before becoming symptomatic and when treatment options are most available. If you are a heavy smoker, former heavy smoker and are between 50-77 years old, call our number at (615) 342-LUNG to discuss how low dose CT (LDCT) lung screening can benefit you.
Lung Cancer Screening Frequently Asked Questions
Yearly lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scan has shown to save lives by finding lung cancer early, when it is easier to treat. The frequently asked questions below will address the most common questions we hear from patients. To make an appointment or for more information, please call (615) 342-LUNG. Please note that we will need an order from your physician before your exam.
What is the goal of a lung cancer screening?
The goal of lung cancer screening is to identify cancer at an early stage. Without screening, lung cancer is usually not found until a person develops symptoms. At that time, the cancer is much harder to treat.
Who should get a lung cancer screening?
Lung cancer screening is recommended for the following people who are at higher risk for lung cancer:
- Ages 50 — 77 years old
- People who have smoked an average of 1 pack a day for 20 years. This includes people who still smoke or have quit within the last 15 years.
I am a high-risk individual but have been diagnosed with cancer in the past. Is lung cancer screening appropriate for me?
It depends. In some cases, lung screening will not be appropriate, such as when your doctor is following your cancer with CT scans. Your doctor will help determine if lung screening is right for you.
Make an Appointment
To learn more about the program or to ask questions, please call:
To learn more about the program or to ask questions, please call: