Lung cancer screenings in Northwest Florida | Ascension

Convenient lung screenings in Northwest Florida

At Ascension Sacred Heart in Northwest Florida, we provide lung screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules.
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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 is most treatable. Finding cancer early means there may be more options for treatment too.  At Ascension Sacred Heart in Northwest Florida, we provide advanced screening and surveillance of lung nodules and cancer. A lung scan can also help diagnose lung fibrosis, COPD and other breathing disorders.

Talk to a doctor about a lung screening if you:

  • Are between age 50 and 80 
  • Currently smoke, or have quit within the past 15 years
  • Have smoked 2 packs daily for 10 years or 1 pack daily for 20 years

Do not currently have signs or symptoms of lung cancer

A doctor's referral is not required for this screening. You should inquire with your insurance carrier for questions about coverage for screenings without a doctor’s referral.

Understanding a low-dose CT screening

CT lung screenings use an X-ray generating device that rotates around your body and a powerful computer to create cross-sectional images of the inside of your lungs. When you arrive for your test, you will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube, called a CT. It is a painless imaging test that takes only minutes to complete. Then, your radiologist reviews the images and prepares a report for your doctor. By getting a clear picture of your lung health, your doctor can create a care plan that’s right for you.

Medicare and most private insurers cover a CT scan for those who meet the criteria, with no out-of-pocket cost. Check with your insurance provider for confirmation of coverage.


We offer lung screenings at many locations across Northwest Florida:

Connected to specialists at Ascension Sacred Heart

At Ascension Sacred Heart, our care teams are ready to answer any questions you may have about lung screenings and other screenings you may need. If you need more care, including more advanced treatment options, you are connected to compassionate care teams and specialists right for you. We take the time to explain procedures and walk you through every step. 

 

Check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage before scheduling. 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. But you will need a referral from your doctor.