The goal of screening is to reduce the number of people who die from the disease. By detecting the disease early, it is easier to treat with minimal harm to those who are screened using low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan.

To be a candidate for lung screening, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• 55 to 77 years old
• A smoker or a person who quit smoking less than 15 years ago.
• Have a smoking history of at least 30 pack-years. (One pack year is equal to smoking 20 cigarettes, or one pack, every day for one year.)
• Have no new symptoms that could be related to lung cancer
• Be healthy enough to tolerate curative intent treatment for early stage lung cancer
• Have not had a chest CT in the last 12 months

If eligible, ask your doctor to schedule you for the lung cancer screening.

Located on the South County Hospital Campus.

8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday