Lung Cancer Screening is Quick & Painless at Stewart Memorial

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Stewart Memorial Community Hospital (SMCH) is committed to raising awareness about the importance of early detection and prevention of this disease. The hospital is urging eligible community members to discuss a low-dose CT lung cancer screening with their providers to receive a referral. 

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. However, early detection can significantly improve survival rates. Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is proud to offer low-dose CT lung cancer screenings, a non-invasive procedure that can identify lung cancer at its earliest stages. 

Who is eligible for a low-dose CT lung cancer screening?

  • Individuals aged 55-80 with private insurance 

  • Individuals aged 55-77 with Medicare 

  • Individuals with a 30-pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years 

  • Current or former smokers who have quit in the last 15 years and have no symptoms 

How does the screening process work?

  • The screening process is quick and painless. 

  • Patients will be asked a few questions about their medical history. 

  • The screening itself takes approximately 10 minutes. 

“Early detection is key in the fight against lung cancer,” said Jenni King, Radiology Director at SMCH. “We encourage eligible community members to take advantage of this life-saving screening.” 

To schedule a low-dose CT lung cancer screening, ask your provider for a referral. Visit www.stewartmemorial.org to learn more.