Catching lung disease while it is still small
Low-dose CT can find lung cancer years before symptoms appear. We screen eligible patients, follow known nodules on schedule and image acute chest complaints the same day.
- Annual eligibility screeningLOW-DOSE CT
- Structured nodule follow-upLUNG-RADS
- Same-day chest X-rayWALK-IN
- Reports to your physician24-48 HRS
Questions and conditions this imaging answers
Imaging does not replace your physician's evaluation, it gives them the detail needed to act with confidence.
Who this is for
- Current or former smokers meeting screening criteria
- A nodule found on a prior scan
- Chronic cough or unexplained shortness of breath
- Occupational or environmental exposure history
- Pre-operative chest clearance
What imaging can show
- Pulmonary nodules and their growth over time
- Emphysema and interstitial lung changes
- Pneumonia, effusion and other acute findings
- Incidental coronary calcification
- Airway and mediastinal abnormalities
Which scan answers which question
Different questions call for different studies. Use this as a guide, then confirm the right exam with your physician or our scheduling team.
| Your question | Study most often used | Why that study |
|---|---|---|
| Am I eligible for lung cancer screening? | Annual low-dose CT lung screening | Low radiation dose, no contrast, and the only screening test shown to reduce lung cancer mortality. |
| A nodule was found, now what? | Follow-up chest CT at the recommended interval | Stability over time is often the strongest evidence a nodule is benign. |
| I have a cough or fever. | Chest X-ray | Fast, low-dose first-line study for pneumonia, effusion and gross abnormality. |
| My X-ray showed something unclear. | Diagnostic chest CT | Cross-sectional detail resolves what a single projection cannot. |
Final exam selection depends on your clinical history, prior imaging and insurance authorization.
Screening benefits and trade-offs
Lung screening saves lives in eligible patients, and it also finds benign nodules that lead to additional scans and anxiety.
- Most nodules found on screening are not cancer.
- Screening is designed as an annual program, not a one-time scan.
- Eligibility follows current national criteria based on age and smoking history, we will confirm yours.
Frequently asked questions
How much radiation is in a low-dose CT?
A low-dose chest CT uses a fraction of the dose of a standard chest CT, on the order of a few months of natural background radiation.
Does insurance cover lung cancer screening?
Most plans and Medicare cover annual screening for patients who meet eligibility criteria. We verify benefits before your appointment.
Do I need to prepare?
No fasting and no contrast. The scan itself takes only a few seconds of breath-holding.
What is Lung-RADS?
A standardized reporting system that ties each screening result to a specific follow-up recommendation, so nothing is left ambiguous.