CT Lung Screening

Screening Lung CT uses low-dose X-ray pictures taken from multiple different angles around the body to create cross-sectional images that appear as “slices” of the lungs and surrounding structures. The examination can detect small lung cancers before they are visible on a regular chest X-ray, increasing treatment options, and survival rates.

Based on results from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST), new national guidelines recommend an annual Screening Lung CT for:

• Smokers aged 55 to 77 years who have smoked for 30 pack-years or more (pack-year smoking history is calculated by multiplying the number of years you have smoked by the number of packs you smoke per day).
• Ex-smokers aged 55 to 77 years who quit smoking less than 15 years ago with a smoking history of 30 pack-years or more.

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