Often, symptoms of lung cancer do not appear until it is advanced. Low-dose CT lung cancer screening at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton more efficiently detects early lung cancer for high-risk individuals–when it is more treatable. With this assessment, you’ll gain insight, peace-of-mind and more effective, targeted care.

Lung Screening is Easy

When you participate in the low-dose CT lung cancer screening at RWJUH Hamilton, you’ll experience a comprehensive approach to assessment and treatment. In addition, RWJUH Hamilton’s Lung Screening Program offers you opportunities to become proactive in living a healthier lifestyle.

• Once your scan is complete, it is interpreted by nationally-certified physicians.
• Our team coordinates with your health care providers to share the findings; this helps your doctor to determine next steps.

Do You Qualify for a Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening?

Recently, the United States Preventive Services Task Force updated its recommendation for an annual lung screening with low-dose CT scans with the following criteria*:

• Adults 50 to 80 with
  • 20 pack/year smoking history
  • Who currently smoke of have quit within the past 15 years
• Discontinuation of screening for individuals who have not smoked for 15 years or develop a health condition that significantly limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have curative lung surgery.
• *Insurance coverage eligibility criteria varies among plans

What are Your Next Steps?

Talk to your health care provider about:

• Your risk for lung cancer.
• How you can quit smoking, if you still smoke.
• The possible benefits, limits and harms of lung cancer screening.