Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US, causing more deaths than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined.
Unfortunately, lung cancer doesn’t typically cause symptoms until the cancer has spread and is more difficult to treat; for that reason, adults who meet the following criteria should be screened yearly:
Lung cancer screening is recommended only for adults at high risk of developing lung cancer because of their smoking history and age.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided lung cancer screening will be reimbursed once a year for eligible Medicare patients; private insurers have also begun covering tests.
To schedule a screening, contact or discuss your risk factors, contact our Screening and Support Technologist.
