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Lung Cancer: early detection is the key.

Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer in America. Every year 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer and 160,000 die from it. A big reason for this high death rate is that lung cancer symptoms oftentimes don't appear until the cancer has reached an advanced stage.

The good news: Our low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening can detect cancer before you have symptoms and, when lung cancer is caught early and treated, the five-year survival rate can increase up to 90 percent.

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OUR LOW-DOSE CT (LDCT) LUNG CANCER SCREENING may help save your life.

Thank you for your interest in being screened for lung cancer. Because screening requires a referral from a primary care physician, we want to help make the process easy for you.

Use this form to find out if you are a candidate for LDCT lung cancer screening.

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50 to 80 years old

Currently smoke cigarettes or have quit smoking cigarettes in the past 15 years

Have smoked an average of one or more packs of cigarettes per day for 20 years

Have no current symptoms of lung cancer, such as coughing up blood or sudden, unexplained weight loss (if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your health care provider immediately)

By making this commitment, you're making health a top priority.

Who should be screened for lung cancer?

You should be screened if you meet all of the following criteria:

50 to 80 years old
Currently smoke cigarettes or have quit smoking cigarettes in the past 15 years
Have smoked at least an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for 20 years, referred to as 20 pack years
Have no current symptoms of lung cancer, such as coughing up blood or sudden, unexplained weight loss (if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, be sure to see your health care provider immediately)

Dr. Charles Shieh - THORACIC SURGEON - HOLY NAME

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The LDCT Lung Cancer Screening Program at holy name

LDCT stands for low-dose computer tomography, technology that uses a low dose of radiation to create images that can uncover cancer. The LDCT Lung Cancer Screening Program provides regular screenings to patients who are at risk for developing lung cancer. Through these examinations, we can proactively and safely screen patients for this disease, and even save lives. Be confident in also knowing that our Cancer Center is a regional leader in cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. We have the services and specialists you need to achieve the best possible outcomes.

ldct lung cancer screening at a glance:

COMFORT: The LDCT screening exam is pain-free.
TIME: The entire examination takes less than 10 minutes and in most cases we can get you in and out in about a half hour.
SAFETY: The procedure is non-invasive. This means there are no injections, no pills to swallow. The amount of radiation you receive is low and has minimal risk.
AFFORDABILITY: Most insurance plans cover LDCT lung cancer screening for those who qualify. With some plans you might have a portion of the cost you’re responsible for and your health insurance company can answer that for you.

Holy Name is a pioneer in LDCT lung cancer screening, and our program is a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center, accredited by the American College of Radiology.

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