Lung Care

Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

TAKE A LUNG HEALTH ASSESSMENT

If you are a smoker or a former smoker, a simple screening at Clinch Valley Health could save your life.  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and 80% of cases occur in cigarette smokers. Studies show LDCT (low-dose computed tomography) lung 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.

LDCT works much like an x-ray exam to produce pictures of your chest and lungs. This high-quality lung screening detects lung abnormalities but with 90% less ionizing radiation than a conventional CT scan. 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.

When is LDCT lung cancer screening recommended?

Early detection of lung cancer in high-risk patients is critical. You are considered high risk if you:

• • • Are between the ages of 50 and 77 (Medicare covers up to 77 years of age, but private insurance may cover up to 80 years of age), and
    • Have a smoking history of 20 pack years (1 pack per day for 20 years or two packs per day for 10 years), and
    • Currently smoke or have quit smoking within the last 15 years

Pulmonary services provide respiratory care to patients of all ages. Staffed with registered/certified respiratory therapists and technicians, the department provides pulmonary diagnostic techniques in conjunction with routine and critical therapeutic procedures for those with cardiopulmonary disorders. 

For help finding a doctor to care for your lungs, call 800.424.DOCS.

Services

• Pulmonary Function Test Studies
• Nebulizer Therapy
• Aerosol Therapy
• Mechanical Ventilation 
• Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
• Bronchoscopies including Navigational Bronchoscopy and Endobronchial Ultrasound (E-BUS)
• Lung Cancer Screening