CT Lung screening

No one wants to hear that they have lung cancer, but if you are a current or former smoker, an early diagnosis can be the difference between life and death.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death around the world, due in part because it’s often not diagnosed until the cancer is in advanced stages, when treatment options are limited. The best way to detect lung cancer early is with a low-dose computed technology (CT) scan.

“CT lung screenings are our best tool for diagnosing lung cancer in its earliest stages, which is crucial for effective treatment,” said Jon L. Freels, MD,...