Lung cancer screening

At Ascension Seton in Austin, we provide lung screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules.

Lung cancer screening in Austin

At Ascension Seton in Austin, we provide lung screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules

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Lung cancer screenings at Ascension Seton

A lung screening helps you and your doctor better understand your lung health. Getting a low-dose CT scan may help find lung nodules or cancer early, when it’s often most treatable.

Just like you can have a colonoscopy or a mammogram, you can also be screened for lung cancer long before you have symptoms. If you meet the screening guidelines, a painless, low-dose CT scan makes an image of your lungs. The scan can detect the disease early — which increases your chances of successful treatment.

At Ascension Seton hospitals and Ascension Texas Imaging locations in Austin, we provide advanced screening and surveillance for lung nodules and lung cancer. A lung scan can also help diagnose lung fibrosis, COPD and other breathing disorders.

Understanding low-dose CT screening

A low-dose computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening uses an X-ray device that rotates around your body to create cross-sectional images of the inside of your lungs. When you arrive for your test, you’ll change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube, called a CT scanner. The imaging test is painless and only takes a few minutes. After the scan, a radiologist reviews the images and prepares a report for your doctor. With a clearer picture of your lung health, your doctor can create a care plan that’s right for you.

Medicare and many private insurers may cover a CT scan for people who are at high risk. For many who are high-risk, the first scan may be covered without a copay.

Check with your insurance provider before scheduling to understand your coverage. Low-dose CT screening may be covered by various insurance plans as well as Medicare for those who meet certain high-risk criteria. If you have Medicare Part B and meet certain qualifications, your screening may be covered. A referral from your doctor is required.

Lung specialists at Ascension Seton

At Ascension Seton, our care teams are ready to answer your questions about lung screenings and any other screenings you may need. If you need additional care, including more advanced treatment options, you’re connected to specialists and compassionate care teams who take the time to explain procedures and walk you through every step.

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