Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

Lung Cancer Screening is now available at St. Mary's Healthcare System

Each year approximately 226,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. (Source: American Cancer Society)

Known as the "silent killer," lung cancer can develop without symptoms early in the disease. Most cases of lung cancer are found in later stages without any symptoms. To help detect lung cancer earlier and increase the chances of long-term survival, St. Mary’s Health Care System offers lung cancer screenings using low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans of the lungs for high-risk individuals.
CT lung screening is a test that takes just a few minutes. Research indicates that early detection with a CT screening may reduce the odds of lung cancer death by up to 20% compared to conventional X-rays.

What Are The Risk Factors For Lung Cancer?

Major risk factors for lung cancer include tobacco use and exposure to cancer-causing substances. These substances include many chemicals, gases, and inhaled dust particles found commonly both in the workplace and the environment.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Age 50-80 years
• Asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of lung cancer)
• Tobacco smoking history of at least one pack per day for 1 year.
• Current smoker or one who has quit smoking within the last 15 years.

Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening now available at our 4 locations:

1. St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, Ga
2. St. Mary's Outpatient Diagnostic Center, Athens Ga
3. St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital. Lavonia Ga
4. St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, Greensboro Ga

To schedule call 706-389-2700.  Next-day appointments are available.