Why do Lung Cancer Screening?
It is believed that Lung Cancer Screening can reduce lung cancer deaths as much as 1 in 5. The benefits and risks involved with a Lung Cancer Screening depends on the health factors present and the potential risk for cancer in the patient. A chest CT scan and it’s results also factor into the recommendation of having a Lung Cancer Screening performed.
To patients at risk for Lung Cancer, or who have been diagnosed with nodules on the lung that are potentially cancerous, a treatment program is set in place. It includes giving the patient the tools necessary to stop smoking, a thorough evaluation of cancer risks and other clinical assessments.
What is Lung Cancer Screening?
To patients at risk for Lung Cancer, or who have been diagnosed with nodules on the lung that are potentially cancerous, a treatment program is set in place. It includes giving the patient the tools necessary to stop smoking, a thorough evaluation of cancer risks and other clinical assessments.
A screening includes:
- Thorough evaluation for risk of lung cancer and an assessment
- The benefits and complications of the screening.
- Counseling and help will be given to help the patient to quit smoking.
- Based on the clinical assessment more low dose CT scans will be done and interpreted by professional staff.
- Consultation to determine the best form of treatment for the patient.
- Treatment with supervision.