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Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer screenings can detect the possibility for cancer at an early stage when it’s most treatable.
Talk with your medical care team about a lung cancer screening today.
If you don’t have a primary care provider, let us know, we can help.
You’re eligible for a lung cancer screening if you:
- Are between the age of 50 and 80; and
- Smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 20+ years in the last 15 years; or
- Smoked two packs a day for 10+ years in the last 15 years
Lung cancer detection through Low-Dose CT (LDCT)
LDCT or low-dose computed tomography detects the presence of early-stage lung cancer even before symptoms present.
Benefits of LDCT
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Early Stage
Detection
LDCT can detect early stage lung cancer before symptoms show, so there is a greater rate of cure when immediate treatment is sought. -
Reduced Radiation
Exposure
Lower amounts of radiation exposure; CT Chest dose is approximately 7mSv but LDCT does is only 1.5mSv.
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Procedure
Ease
Quick and painless procedure with few side effects. Detailed 3D images able to detect nodules smaller than 1cm.
Signs or Symptoms That May Suggest Screening is Needed
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Chronic Cough
Breathing Difficulties
Coughing up blood
WheezingDo you experience any of the following?
- chronic cough
- difficulty breathing
- wheezing or blood when you cough
Are you between the age of 50 and 80, and
- Smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 20+ years in the last 15 years; or
- Smoked two packs a day for 10+ years in the last 15 years
If you answered yes to any of the above, contact us using the secure form below for a low dose CT Lung Cancer Screening.
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