November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Early Detection Saves Lives

Lung cancer used to be an almost automatic death sentence because it was often caught too late. Today, that’s beginning to change thanks to advances in screening and detection that can find lung cancer before you have symptoms. The earlier this deadly disease is caught, the better chance that treatment will work.

Lung Cancer Screening

One of the most exciting advances has been the use of low-dose CT scans to find lung cancer early. Studies have confirmed that this quick, painless scan can detect lung cancer six times earlier than regular x-rays. In fact, a recent study showed that screening with low-dose CT can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer by 20%.

Medicare and Commercial Insurance Coverage Criteria:

• 55 - 77 years of age (Medicare)
• 55 - 80 years of age (Commercial)
• Minimum 30 pack year history
• Current smoker or has quit smoking within last 15 years
• Asymptomatic
• No lung cancer diagnosis in the past five years

For more information or to schedule an appointment for a lung cancer screening, call HealthScan at Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg at 540.741.XRAY or schedulemyscreening@mwhc.com.