Our lung cancer screening event is set for Friday, March 15, from 8 am-4 pm at University Town Centre. To register a patient, call 304-598-6516.
Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women; it causes 85 percent of all lung cancer deaths. It is estimated that smoking tobacco will have resulted in 10 million deaths by 2020.
Our goal is to detect and treat lung cancer at its earliest stages before symptoms develop. By getting screened, patients can lengthen and improve their quality of life.
Screening Overview
Lung cancer screening uses a low-dose CT scan (LDCT) of the chest to screen for a lung mass or nodule that could indicate lung cancer.
Our goal is to detect and treat lung cancer at its earliest stages before symptoms develop. By getting screened, patients can lengthen and improve their quality of life.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will cover the cost for the LDCT scan, if the patient meets all eligible criteria.
A patient is eligible if he or she:
- Is between the ages of 55-77.
- Has a >30 pack-year smoking history.
- Is a current smoker or has quit smoking in the past 15 years.
- Has not received a chest CT scan in the last 12 months.
- Has no symptoms of lung cancer.
Learn more about the WVU Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Screening Program.