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Lung Cancer Screening

Screening for lung cancer is
important so that issues may be
caught earlier and treated while it is
in the most curable stages.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women worldwide.

Nearly 160,000 Americans die of lung cancer each year. Lung cancer ranks number 3 overall in cases for Tennessee and is Cookeville Regional’s top site of cancer. Lung cancer patients are frequently diagnosed at later stages.

Based on the findings of the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST), we know that CT lung screening can now save lives of people at high risk for developing lung cancer.

Screening for lung cancer is important so that issues may be caught earlier and treated while it is in the most curable stages. Of the top four deadliest cancers in the U.S. (lung, prostate, breast and colorectal), lung cancer has been the only one not subject to routine screening until now.

Low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screening is quick and easy and results in a minimal amount of radiation exposure.

See if you qualify by reviewing the lung screening criteria below

Eligibility Criteria

  • You are between 50 and 77 years old
  • Asymptomatic (no signs or symptoms of lung cancer)
  • Are currently a smoker or have quit within the past 15 years
  • Have smoked at least a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 + years (one pack year equals smoking one pack (20 cigarettes) per day for one year)
  • Receive the order for lung cancer screening

Statistics

  • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women worldwide.
  • Nearly 160,000 Americans die of lung cancer each year.
  • Lung cancer ranks third overall in cases for Tennessee and is Cookeville Regional’s top site of cancer.
  • Lung cancer patients are frequently diagnosed at later stages. Screening for lung cancer is important so that issues may be caught earlier and treated while it is in the most curable stages.
  • Of the top four deadliest cancers in the U.S. (lung, prostate, breast and colorectal), lung cancer has been the only one not subject to routine screening until now.
  • Based on the findings of the National Lung Screening Trail (NLST), we know that CT lung screening can now save lives of people at high risk for developing lung cancer.
  • Low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screening is quick and easy and results in a minimal amount of radiation exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CT screening?

Computerized tomography (CT) screening uses special X-ray technology to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross section of body tissues and organs.

What is the goal of LDCT lung screening?

Computerized tomography (CT) screening uses special X-ray technology to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross section of body tissues and organs.

How effective is LDCT lung screening at preventing death from lung cancer?

Computerized tomography (CT) screening uses special X-ray technology to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross section of body tissues and organs.

How is the exam performed?

Computerized tomography (CT) screening uses special X-ray technology to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross section of body tissues and organs.

What if I don’t have a doctor or have other questions?

Computerized tomography (CT) screening uses special X-ray technology to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross section of body tissues and organs.

Smoking cessation

Computerized tomography (CT) screening uses special X-ray technology to obtain image data from different angles around the body and then uses computer processing of the information to show a cross section of body tissues and organs.

Affordability

We are currently offering LDCT lung screening to individuals who meet the established high-risk criteria at an affordable price ($99).

Some insurances, such as Medicare, are covering the LDCT Lung Screening!

Schedule a Screening

To be scheduled for the screening, you will need to meet certain criteria to qualify. Talk with your doctor or healthcare provider to see if you qualify.

You will need to fill out a questionnaire that is available at crmchealth.org/lungscreening. Your healthcare provider will be required to fill out and sign the provider order, also found at crmchealth.org/lungscreening.

To expedite the process, you may take the completed questionnaire and order form to your provider who will then complete it to be sent to Cookeville Regional when scheduling the low-dose CT scan. Cookeville Regional will file your insurance.

Many commercial insurances as well as Medicare Part B cover the cost of the scan once per year for patients who qualify.

Because insurance may require a preauthorization, it may be several days before your scan is scheduled, but we will work with you and your provider to schedule it as quickly and conveniently as possible.
If your insurance does not cover the screening or if you do not have insurance, the cost will be $99.