Lung cancer screening

 At Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida, we provide lung screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules.

Lung cancer screening in Northwest Florida

At Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, we provide lung screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules

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About lung cancer screenings at Ascension Sacred Heart

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 often most treatable. Finding cancer early may mean more treatment options. At Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, 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.

Screen early. Breathe easy.

If you're age 50 or older and currently smoke or have quit smoking, a lung scan is key to knowing your risk of lung cancer.

Talk to a doctor about a lung screening if you:

  • Are between ages 50 and 80
  • Currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years
  • Have a 20 pack-year smoking history, such as smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years

A referral from your doctor is needed for a low-dose CT scan. If you already have a referral, call 850-416-5864 to schedule your lung screening appointment.

Understanding a low-dose CT screening

A CT lung 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 will change into a gown and lie on a table that slides in and out of a large tube, called a CT scanner. It is a painless imaging test that takes only 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 at high risk. For many high-risk patients, 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.

Connect to lung specialists at Ascension Sacred Heart

At Sacred Heart, 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 are connected to specialists and compassionate care teams who take the time to explain procedures and walk you through every step.

Cancer support programs and services in Northwest Florida

A patient coordinator is part of your care team and can connect you with support services, including emotional and spiritual support, social workers, palliative care specialists, nutritionists, rehabilitation specialists, financial assistance advisors, support groups and more.

Get a second opinion on your cancer diagnosis or care plan

When you are facing a new cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our cancer specialists in the Pensacola area can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team.

Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.

GET A SECOND OPINION

Meet our lung cancer screening team

Hearing the word cancer comes with a lot of thoughts and emotions, and we’re ready to support you. You'll meet with your doctor to discuss your diagnosis and your care options. At Ascension Sacred Heart, your care team may include:

  • Primary care doctor
  • Pulmonologist
  • Radiologist 
  • Radiation oncologists
  • Radiation oncology-certified nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians and social workers
  • Radiation therapists

Together, we will decide on a care plan. And your entire care team will stay connected throughout your care to discuss your treatment and progress.

Frequently asked questions about lung cancer care services

Your doctor and care team get to know you well, and you’ll receive care for the whole person — from physical health and well-being to mental and emotional health to support for your family and caregivers. At Ascension Sacred Heart, we provide innovative medication treatments, the latest surgical technologies and techniques, high-tech radiation facilities and support services. Our pulmonologists are part of a national team of cancer specialists sharing the latest in cancer care knowledge and research.

We can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help you and your family with options for financial assistance. Our financial counseling team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to help find options that meet your needs. Your cancer care team can connect you to a financial counselor.

At Ascension Sacred Heart cancer center and clinics, we offer convenient parking. Talk to your care team if you have transportation needs.

Surgical oncologists and anesthesiologists provide enhanced recovery pathways as part of your surgical care plan. They are an important part of our cancer treatment programs. Each pathway is personalized for different types of cancer treatment, to help speed up your recovery after surgery. Your care team uses these protocols to help you prepare for what to expect before, during and after surgery.

This service requires a referral

Please call us at 850-416-5864 for information on how to obtain a referral. If you are a provider referring a patient, call 850-416-5864.

Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center
1545 Airport Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504

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27 Mack Bayou Loop
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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