Appointments: To schedule an appointment please call
our office at 931-245-OPEN. A low dose lung exam does not require a
referral from your physician.
Insurance: At present low dose lung screenings are not covered by Medicare or most health insurance companies.
Price: $250.00 payment is expected at time of service.
Facts about lung cancer:
The prevention and treatment of cancer is a constant challenge in the
field of medicine. Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause
of cancer deaths in men and women? More people die of lung cancer than
the combination of colon, breast and prostate cancers. By the time a
conventional chest x-ray detects advanced stages of lung cancer, only
14% of people will live beyond five years.
| What is a low dose
lung scan? A lung scan screening is an excellent means of early detection of lung cancer, emphysema, aneurysm of the aorta and other lung ailments. The low dose lung scan is fast, painless and accurate. In less than 15 minutes the CT scanner will capture exceptionally clear images of the lungs. The amount of radiation received is minimal, usually less than that of a conventional chest x-ray. These images can reveal small nodules or tumors before they progress. |
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Who should consider lung cancer screening?
• Family or personal history of lung cancer
• Exposure to cancer-causing agents in the workplace or environment
• Smoking
• Chronic lung disease
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Unexplained cough or fever
• Exposure to second hand smoke
• History of unexplained recurrent pneumonia's
What happens to the results of the scan?
A board certified radiologist will read the exam and results of the
scans may be transmitted to any designated professional within 24-hours
following the examination.
How often should a low dose lung screening
be done?
Annual screenings for those over 35 (to replace annual chest x-ray)
are recommended for those at high risk for lung cancer.
