Low Dose Screening CT Scans Can Help Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths.
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women in the United States. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Early detection increases the chances of survival. In fact, more than 380,000 people alive today were diagnosed with lung cancer at some point. Studies indicate low-dose screening CT scans may reduce lung cancer mortality by 20 to 25 percent, by identifying early-stage cancers that other methods may not detect.
Are you Eligible?
Are you 50 to 80 years old?
Do you currently smoke or have quit in the past 15 years?
Do you have at least a 20 pack-year (a pack a day for 20 years) smoking history?
What do you need to do to prepare for screening?
Talk with your primary care provider to see if you qualify and ask them to refer you for screening.
Seek out counseling to help you quit smoking if you currently smoke.
Check with your insurance provider regarding covered screenings and benefit limits.
To find out if this exam may be right for you, talk with your doctor or call Inland Imaging.
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