Lung Screening Services - Total Health Imaging

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What is a Lung Screening CT Scan?

A lung screening CT scan is a specialized imaging test used to detect lung cancer and other abnormalities in individuals at high risk, typically those with a history of smoking or other risk factors. The procedure is quick, painless and does not require any needles, contrast dye, or anesthesia.

What to Expect During the Scan

Preparation

No special preparation is needed. Simply lie down on the scanning table.

Breath Holding

During certain phases of the scan, you may be asked to hold your breath briefly. This helps to minimize motion artifacts and ensures clear, detailed images of the lungs.

Procedure

The low-dose CT scan takes about 5 minutes. You will lie on a table that slides in and out of the machine while multiple pictures are taken. A computer then combines these images into a detailed picture of your lungs.

What Will a Lung CT Scan Show?

A CT scan of the chest can help find problems such as:

Every day, lung cancer takes the lives of more than 357 of our friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Lung Cancer Facts

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US and has one of the lowest 5-year survival rates. According to the “2023 State of Lung Cancer” report by the American Lung Association:

Early Diagnosis is Key

Nationally, only 26.6% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage when the five year survival rate is much higher (63%). Unfortunately, 44% of cases are not caught until a late stage when the survival rate is only 8%.

Screening Saves Lives

Lung cancer screening gives us hope in the effort to defeat lung cancer and represents an opportunity to save more lives.

Annual CT Scans

Screening with annual low-dose CT scans can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20% by detecting tumors at early stages when the cancer is more likely to be curable.

Why is This Test Done?

A lung CT scan is performed to detect lung cancer at an early stage when treatment is most effective. It can also identify other significant issues such as infections and pulmonary embolisms, providing crucial information for timely and effective treatment.

Who Should Consider a Lung Screening CT Scan?

Individuals aged 50 to 80 with a history of smoking or those who have quit within the past 15 years are encouraged to consider a lung screening CT scan. Early detection of lung cancer through this screening can significantly increase the effectiveness of treatment.

Every 2 minutes, someone in the US is diagnosed with lung cancer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a lung screening CT scan?

A lung screening CT scan is a specialized imaging test used to detect lung cancer and other abnormalities in individuals at high risk, typically those with a history of smoking or other risk factors.

Who should consider a lung screening CT scan?

Individuals aged 50 to 80 with a history of smoking or who have quit within the past 15 years are encouraged to consider a lung screening CT scan to detect lung cancer at an early stage when treatment is most effective.

Will I need to hold my breath during the lung screening CT scan?

Yes, during certain phases of the lung screening CT scan, you may be asked to hold your breath briefly. This helps minimize motion artifacts and ensures clear, detailed images of the lungs for accurate interpretation.

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