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                      Lung Cancer Screening


                      sealAccording to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer (both small cell and non-small cell) is the second most common cancer in both men and women. The estimates for respiratory system cancers in the United States in 2023 are 256,290 total new cases (Men = 131,150; Women = 125,140) and 132,330 deaths (Men = 71,170; Women = 61,160).

                      Unfortunately, lung cancer is most often discovered at a late stage. When lung cancer is found at an early stage, there is a greater chance for a cure, making screening and early detection critical. Recent scientific studies have determined that lung cancer deaths can be reduced by as much as 20 percent when low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans are used as a screening tool.

                      Criteria for Low-Dose CT Scan

                      LDCT lung screening exams are covered by Medicare and private insurance if the patient meets the following criteria:

                      • Between the ages of 55-80 years of age (55-77 for Medicare; 55-80 for private insurance)
                      • Be asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of lung cancer)
                      • Have a tobacco smoking history of 20 pack-years* (or more). Discuss this with your physician.
                      • Be a current smoker or one who has quit smoking within the last 15 years
                      • Have a written order from your physician/provider for lung cancer screening with LDCT that meets the requirements.

                      *A pack-year is smoking an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for one year. For example, a person could have a 20 pack-year history by smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years.

                      Schedule Your Screening

                      If you are thinking about getting screened, talk to your healthcare provider. If lung cancer screening is right for you, your healthcare provider can provide you an order to participate in our program. If you do not meet these criteria but are still concerned about your risk for lung cancer, we encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider.

                      For information about the Crestwood Medical Center low-dose lung cancer screening program, call (256) 429-5681.

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                      Participants in the low-dose lung cancer screening program are monitored by a registered CT radiologic technologist who works with your primary care or lung provider to follow up as needed.

                      Active smokers should enter a smoking cessation program. Screening is not an alternative to smoking cessation.

                      Resources for Smoking Cessation

                      • Be Tobacco Free
                      • American Lung Association
                      • CDC Resources
                      • National QuitLine: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
                      • Smokefree.gov
                      • BecomeAnEx.org
                      • Text messaging: Sign up for text message reminders and encouragement
                      • iPhone and Android app: Livestrong My Quit app (free smartphone app)
                      • Mindfulness smoking cessation program based on a successful program developed at Yale—web and app based
                      • Cancer.org
                      • Respiratory Health Association

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