Early lung cancer shows no signs
or symptoms, but if caught early,
它通常是可以治疗的.
If you or someone in your family is a current or former smoker, you probably worry about their cancer risk, 网上买球软件’s High-Risk 胸 Clinic is here to help you breathe easier.
Whether you are a current smoker, a previous smoker or even a non-smoker who has been exposed to environmental toxins or secondhand smoke, 你的肺部健康很重要.
Our lung health program provides:
- Connection to tobacco cessation resources
和支持
- A dedicated nurse navigator to answer any questions you have, every step of the way
- 肺 cancer screenings (low-dose CT scans)
through Calvert Medical Imaging Center
- 一个协作, multidisciplinary team of specialists including interventional radiology, 肺, 医学肿瘤学, 放射肿瘤学, 病理, 胸外科, registered dietitians and 肺 rehabilitation specialists
Information for 供应商
病人 who have a primary care provider can self-refer to the program if they meet the inclusion criteria (outlined below). Please have them call the 肺 Screening Program at 410.414.4575, a referral form is not needed. 否则, please complete this form for any patients who you consider may experience barriers to self-referral (e.g. language barrier, screening hesitancy).
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低剂量CT扫描常见问题
哪些人应该接受筛查?
Currently, lung cancer screening recommendations and coverage of a low-dose CT scan includes:
- Anyone between the ages of 50 to 80 years
- WITH a 20 pack-year smoking history
- AND is currently smoking or has quit within the past 15 years
How often should someone have the lung cancer screening?
- For current smokers, low-dose CT is recommended yearly until someone has reached 15 years smoke-free.
What is the radiation exposure?
- The radiation exposure from LDCT is around 1.5 milliseverts, which is about 90 percent less than a regular CT scan.
For more information, contact the High-Risk 胸 Clinic by calling 410.414.4575.
More Information on Low-Dose CT
CCHD Quit Tobacco Program
The Calvert County 健康 Department offers a FREE 8-week Quit Tobacco Program where you can:
- 制定戒烟计划
- Participate in a weekly support group through class
- Learn stress management information
- Learn tools to help manage cravings
- 获得免费药物辅助
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