Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the U.S. according to the American Lung Association.  One of the reasons is that it often is not detected until reaching more advanced stages. It’s estimated that 85% of lung cancer patients have no symptoms during early stages of the disease. The American Lung Association states that at least 8.6 million Americans are at high risk for developing lung cancer and are recommended to receive an annual screening with low-dose CT scans. Screening individuals at high risk can dramatically improve lung cancer survival rates by finding the disease at an earlier stage when it can be more successfully treated.

Low-dose CT Scan

A low-dose CT scan is a painless procedure that takes only a few minutes and produces detailed images of the lungs.

Insurance

Prevention and screening services are typically covered by most insurance plans. Please check to confirm your specific benefits before scheduling your appointment.

Family History

If you have a family history of any type of cancer, be sure to tell your doctor or nurse. If any of your parents, siblings or children have had cancer, you may need to be screened earlier and more often. Your doctor will talk with you about your risk factors.

We’re here to help

Screening and early detection help us treat cancer at its earliest stages. If you are diagnosed with cancer, our compassionate team at Orlando Health Cancer Institute will talk through your diagnosis, answer your questions and work with you to come up with the best treatment plan.

Screening tests are not available for every type of cancer, but our Research and Clinical Trials Program investigates new methods of detection and early diagnosis, along with state-of-the-art treatment options. For more information, visit our clinical trials.