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Lung Cancer Screening

Home Services Computerized Tomography (CT) Lung Cancer Screening

American Cancer Society guidelines recommend physicians discuss lung cancer screening with individuals at high risk for developing lung cancer.

Candidates for Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening must meet these qualifications:

50 to 77 years old
In fairly good health and asymptomatic for lung cancer
Smoking history of 20 pack-year or greater (#packs per day x years smoked)
Currently smoking or has quit within the last 15 years

For individuals who have discussed low dose CT Lung Cancer screening with their provider may benefit from this exam, a physician written order is required.

Early Detection Benefits and Facts:

Smoking causes 90% of lung cancers in the U.S.³
Lung cancer survival rate vary depending on the stage of the cancer when it is diagnosed¹
Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives! The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) identified a 20% reduced mortality from lung cancer with low-dose CT screening⁴
More than 200,000 people were diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013¹
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S.^1,2

Lung Cancer Navigator Program:

A lung cancer navigator is a healthcare professional dedicated to working with the multidisciplinary team involved in the patient's care.
The navigator supports the patient and the family through the many challenges of lung cancer.
The navigator, as part of the healthcare team, helps provide a better experience and improved outcomes.

Know Your Risk

Schedule a Lung Screening

¹_{American Cancer Society}
²_{American Lung Association}
³_{Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)}
⁴_{N Engl J Med. 2011 Aug 4;365(5):395-409.}