Lung Health Screening & Diagnostics

Early Detection is Our Priority

Screening high-risk patients for lung nodules can help physicians and patients look for signs of lung cancer before symptoms occur. Screening helps detect the disease early, when it is easier to treat. We use low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to screen for lung cancer and other lung diseases.

Lung Care to Help You Breath Easy

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare offers patients a multi-disciplinary group of clinicians and advanced diagnostics. We understand that every patient has different needs, circumstances, and challenges, so each treatment plan should be customized. From CT scans to smoking cessation and prevention to thoracic surgery, our highly skilled physicians and provide the highest quality, most cost-effective thoracic and lung health care.

Lung Cancer Screening

Low-dose CT scans for eligible patients are now an approved annual test to detect lung cancer early. Research shows that more than 80% of lung cancers can be cured if they are detected early enough. Lung cancer screening is the only way to ensure early detection of the disease—other symptoms often show up too late. To schedule an appointment, call 757-312-3012.

Screening Guidelines

Consider having a low-dose CT to screen for lung cancer once a year if you meet all of the following conditions:
• 50-77 years old
• No signs or symptoms of lung cancer
• Current smoker or quit smoking within the past 15 years
• A tobacco smoking history of at least 20 “pack years” - an average of one pack (20 cigarettes) per day for 20 years

Lung cancer screening may be covered by insurance. Ask your doctor or other health care provider to fax your order to 757-312-6632.

Follow up

If a lung nodule is found, our multi-disciplinary team, including a thoracic surgeon, nurse navigator, pulmonologists and oncologists, will work with you to determine an individualized care plan that best suits your needs.