Who Should Be Screened?
You may qualify for a lung cancer screening if you meet the following criteria:
- Are between 50 and 80 years old, AND
- Have a history of heavy smoking, AND
- Are a current smoker or have quit within the past 15 years
Heavy smoking means a smoking history of 1 pack a day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 10 years. Other qualifying factors include having a family history of lung cancer, being exposed to certain industrial activities or being raised by parents who smoked. The more risk factors you have, the greater your case for screening.
Annual lung cancer screening is recommended for individuals who remain eligible. Regular screenings improve the chances of detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
“The best thing about lung cancer screening is that you have a current picture of your lung health,” says Dr. Greg Dedinsky, thoracic surgeon and member of the Lung Nodule Review Board. “Even if the answer is ‘I’m OK,’ that’s not a bad bit of knowledge.”
Schedule Your Scan
A provider order is required to schedule a lung cancer screening at Columbus Regional Health.
If you already have a provider, ask them if lung cancer screening is right for you and request an order for a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan.
If you don’t have a provider, our team at
WellConnect can help you find one.
Call WellConnect at 812-376-5136 for assistance.
Once you have an order, schedule your $25 scan by calling 812-579-4400.
Learn more about our Lung Nodule Review Board
