August Screening Special!

DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST Macon Community Hospital will be offering $50 low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screenings!

LUNG CANCER IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATH in the United States and worldwide. If you are a long-term heavy or former smoker aged 50 or older, or have other high-risk factors that may contribute to the development of lung cancer, then a lung cancer screening may be right for you.

THIS SIMPLE, NON-INVASIVE SCAN helps detect lung cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. It is also the only test that has been proven to detect lung cancer at early onset and improve survival rates.

AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED, and payment is due at the time of testing.

For more information please contact us at 615-666-2147.

About LDCT Screenings

A low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening is a process used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. It is recommended for older adults who are longtime smokers and who don’t have any signs or symptoms of lung cancer, or for those with other high-risk factors for developing lung cancer.

During an LDCT scan, you lie on a table and an X-ray machine uses a low dose (amount) of radiation to make detailed images of your lungs.

The goal of lung cancer screening is to detect lung cancer at a very early stage — when it’s more likely to be cured. Discuss the benefits and risks of lung cancer screening using LDCT with your doctor. Working together will help you decide whether screening is right for you.

Who Should Be Screened

Lung cancer screening is most beneficial for people with the greatest risk of lung cancer, including:

  • Older adults who are current or former smokers. Lung cancer screening may be offered to smokers and former smokers who are age 50 or older.
  • People who have smoked heavily for many years. You may consider lung cancer screening if you have a history of heavy smoking, such as a pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years.
  • People who once smoked heavily but quit. If you were a heavy smoker for a long time and you quit smoking in the last 15 years, you may consider lung cancer screening.
  • People in generally good health. If you have serious health problems, you may be less likely to benefit from lung cancer screening and more likely to experience complications from follow-up tests. For this reason, lung cancer screening is offered to people who are in generally good health. Talk with your doctor about your medical history and whether lung cancer screening is a viable option for you.
  • People with a history of, or other risk factors for lung cancer. If you were treated for lung cancer more than five years ago, have a family history of lung cancer, were ever exposed to asbestos, or suffer with another chronic lung disease such as COPD, you may consider lung cancer screening.