Lung cancer screening involves a low dose chest CT scan in a population of patients who are at increased risk for lung cancer because of a history of smoking.Patients eligible for lung cancer screening includes those aged 55-77 with 30 pack year smoking history who are currently smoking or have quit less than 15 years ago.

All patients screened are evaluated personally and the CT is reviewed with the patient in the office. This includes initial CT scans as well as the follow up scans. Our program believes in the ability for patients to see the CT images. This allows them to more fully understand the recommendations for follow up. Importantly, any abnormal scan is discussed with a multidisciplinary committee before any invasive procedure is recommended.
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Lung Cancer Screening is an integral part of our thoracic surgical practice and discovering early stage lung cancer remains a primary goal.
We have an active smoking cessation program available to all our patients. If you are still smoking and would like information on how to quit please look at the resources below. Additionally if you are interested in trying nicotine replacement or other quitting aids, please ask your thoracic surgery provider when you see them.
Screen Your Lungs
ScreenYourLungs.org 
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Tobacco Free Florida 
1-877-U-CAN-NOW (1-877-822-6669). 
https://tobaccofreeflorida.com/
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American Cancer Society
 1-800-227-2345 
www.cancer.org

US Department of Health & Human Services- Be tobacco free
https://betobaccofree.hhs.gov/ 
Tools for support

American Lung Association -Freedom from Smoking
1-800-LUNGUSA
https://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/join-freedom-from-smoking/

Become An Ex
http://www.becomeanex.org/
A project of the National Alliance for Smoking Cessation offers online support

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