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In the Chattanooga area, the number one cause of cancer death is lung cancer, but lung screening is a great way to see if you’re at risk!
You may qualify for a free screening or self-pay is $150.
Call 423-495-LUNG (5864) for an appointment! Walk-ins welcome!
Guidelines for screening:
Insured:
• 50-80 yrs. old (Medicare 50-77 yrs old)
• Current cigarette smoker or quit within the past 15 yrs.
• Have a 20 or greater pack yr. history
(1 pk/day for 20 yrs., 2 pk/day for 10 yrs., etc.)
• Asymptomatic (no signs of lung cancer)
• No chest CT in the last 12 months
Uninsured:
• 50-80 yrs. old
• Current cigarette smoker or quit within the past 15 yrs.
• Have a 20 or greater pack yr. history
• Asymptomatic (no signs of lung cancer)
• No chest CT in the last 12 months
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