Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines — AMITA Health | NBC Chicago Ask the Doc

On NBC Chicago Ask the Doc, Gregory Gullo, MD — a diagnostic radiologist at the AMITA Health Cancer Institute — shares the latest advances in lung cancer treatment, and how computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screenings have contributed to improvements in survival rates.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENING?
An annual CT lung cancer screening is recommended for people who meet the following criteria:

* Age 55–80 (Medicare criteria: Age 55–77)
* Current or former smoker who has quit within the last 15 years
* Smoking history of at least 30 pack years (one pack per day for 30 years OR two packs per day for 15 years)

WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP TO GETTING A CT LUNG CANCER SCREENING?
Discuss with your primary care doctor. If you qualify, you'll be provided with an order for screening.

HOW MUCH DOES A CT LUNG CANCER SCREENING COST?
During the month of November, in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, AMITA Health is offering $99 CT lung cancer screenings to all patients who qualify.