CT Low Dose

Only individuals at increased risk for lung cancer should be screened with low-dose computed tomography (CT). The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT for individuals who meet all of the following criteria:

Ages 50 to 80 years (50 to 77 for CMS)

Current or former smokers who have quit within the last 15 years

History of heavy smoking, equivalent to at least 20 pack-years. A pack-year equals the number of packs smoked per day times the number of years the patient smoked. For example, 1 pack per day for 20 years equals 20 pack-years.

No signs or symptoms of lung cancer
A registered technologist will discuss the procedure with you and answer any questions you may have. The technologist will go over a list of questions regarding your medical history. To ensure the quality of your exam you may be asked to change into a gown and remove all metallic items from your body, such as your watch, bra, jewelry, hairpins, glasses, and hearing aids.

The technologist will position you on the exam table in a donut-shaped gantry. At times during the exam, the table will move, and you will hear the sound of the x-ray tube circling your body. At all times, the technologist will be able to see you and communicate with you on a two-way intercom. Most procedures take approximately 30 minutes including the time needed to prepare you for the exam.
Your examination will be reviewed and reported on by a radiologist, and the results will be sent to your doctor.

Smoking Cessation

Our staff can provide support and smoking cessation counseling.

Smoking Cessation

Our staff can provide support and smoking cessation counseling.

Recognizing that smoking is the strongest risk factor for developing lung cancer, we offer Low Dose lung screening which is performed before symptoms being and in the earliest stage of any potential lung cancer. Low Dose CT Screenings are recommended annually for individuals who meet the criteria.