Since 2013 Lung Cancer Screening using low-dose CT has been best practice for people who have a history of heavy smoking. This easy, no-cost test is now available at ALL NYC Health + Hospitals acute care facilities.
Review current eligibility criteria to see if your patient needs a lung cancer screening and refer to the Lung Cancer Screening Program near you.
Early Detection Saves Lives: The Importance of Lung Cancer Screening
Early-stage lung cancer has no symptoms.
Lung Cancer is leading cause of cancer death.
To date, the only reliable diagnostic tool for finding lung cancer at its earliest stage is screening using a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan.