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Early detection to help save lives
Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States. But with early detection, survival rates increase dramatically. Nearly 90% of people with the disease will live five years or more if doctors find and treat a tumor while it’s still small and has not spread.
Lung cancer screening at Beverly Hospital makes early detection easier. It’s designed for people at high risk for lung cancer and uses a low-dose computed tomograghy (CT) scan. This test is the best way to find lung cancer at its earliest possible stage, before you experience symptoms. This is the time when treatment tends to be most effective.
At Beverly Hospital, we’ve established a Center of Excellence for lung cancer screening to ensure you receive the highest quality screening and care. Screening is quick and easy. More important, however, it might save your life.
Learn what to expect from your lung screening at Beverly Hospital.
Medicare covers low-dose CT lung cancer screenings for people 50 to 77 years of age who meet the eligibility criteria. Additionally, the Affordable Care Act requires that private insurers cover CT lung screening for all those at high risk.
We work with you to determine the full extent of your insurance coverage.
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung cancer screenings for those who qualify.
A low-dose CT scan is a type of imaging test. It's like a traditional CT scan, but it requires less radiation.
For the test, you lie on a table that moves into a machine. The machine takes multiple X-rays, then puts them together to create detailed images of your lungs.
Low-dose CT lung cancer screening is one of the easiest screening exams you can undergo. Low-dose CT scans offer many benefits:
You may qualify for lung cancer screening if you meet each of these criteria:
If you qualify, you’ll need a referral from your doctor in order to be screened. We’re happy to help you get this referral.
Depending on your needs, we may work with other medical experts at Beverly Hospital to diagnose and treat your condition.