If the CT scan were to detect any potentially cancerous nodules, another screening may be needed after a few months to monitor your lungs’ conditions. Your medical provider will call you soon after your screening to explain your results and discuss any additional necessary medical care. If you are eligible, your primary care provider will schedule your low-dose lung CT scan. This appointment will be a time to discuss your age, smoking history and other factors in order for your physician to determine if you are eligible for screening. If you would like to undergo a LDCT lung screening, the first step is an appointment with your primary care provider. Watch Our Video to Learn More Initial Consultation and CT Scan Currently a smoker or have quit in the last 15 years.Have a smoking history of 30 pack years (1 pack per day for 30 years).If you have a high risk of lung cancer but no signs or symptoms, a LDCT screening could help you catch potentially cancerous spots at their earliest and most treatable stage. This high-quality lung screening detects lung abnormalities but with 90 percent less ionizing radiation than a conventional CT scan. LDCT (low-dose computed tomography) works much like an x-ray exam to produce pictures of your chest and lungs. Screening can aid in reducing the risk of dying from lung cancer by 80%.**.A low-dose lung screening is capable of detecting very small but potentially cancerous cells at the earliest stages, which may allow for the least invasive treatment options.Studies show lung CT scans using low doses of radiation can effectively detect lung cancer in its earliest stages and most importantly, lower your risk of dying from lung cancer. and 85% of cases occur in cigarette smokers. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. If you are a smoker or a former smoker, a simple screening at Southwestern Medical Center could save your life. To inquire about appointment availability please call 58. Our imaging services are provided at two convenient locations - the main hospital and The Imaging Center. Diagnostic and interventional radiologyĬare is provided by a board-certified radiologist, and fully licensed and accredited technical personnel.Cardiac, vascular, OB and general ultrasound.Southwestern Medical Center’s department of radiology supplies Lawton Fort Sill and the surrounding area with inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care.
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