Lung Cancer Screening

If you smoke or used to smoke cigarettes, a lung cancer screening could save your life. This quick imaging test at CentraCare looks for signs of cancer before you notice symptoms. Early detection means you can get timely treatment to improve your long-term outcome.

Should I Get a Screening?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends a lung cancer screening if all these criteria apply to you:

  • You’re between the ages of 50 and 80
  • You smoke now or quit within the past 15 years
  • You have a 20 pack-year smoking history, meaning you smoked a pack of cigarettes each day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years

After your first test, you should get a screening annually for as long as you meet the criteria.

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Ask for a Referral

Ask your primary care team to refer you to CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital Imaging Services for a lung cancer screening.

What to Expect

Your screening will use computed tomography (CT) imaging with a lower dose of radiation than other types of CT exams. This low-risk, painless test doesn’t require any drugs or injections. You can return to your usual activities right afterward.

Payment & Insurance Coverage

Most insurance providers cover lung cancer screenings. Review your insurance plan to confirm coverage. You also can call CentraCare’s Price Quote Line at 320-251-2700, ext. 53129.

Your Screening Results

If the CT scan shows a lung nodule (unusual lump of tissue), you may need more tests. Rest assured; most nodules aren’t cancerous. But if you receive a diagnosis of lung cancer, you’ll receive excellent cancer treatment from CentraCare.

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