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Lung cancer screening in Wichita, Kansas
At Ascension Via Christi we provide lung cancer screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules
Lung cancer screening in Wichita, Kansas
At Ascension Via Christi we provide lung cancer screenings and personalized care for lung cancer and lung nodules
About lung cancer screenings at Ascension Via Christi
When it comes to your lung health, it’s important to understand your risk for lung cancer before you have symptoms. Talk to your primary care doctor about your health concerns and whether a low-dose CT lung screening is right for you, or call the Via Christi Lung Cancer Screening Program at 316-268-5864.
Our comprehensive lung care program focuses on prevention and early detection of lung cancer. We provide advanced diagnostic testing and treatments for esophageal cancer, lung cancer, benign lung nodules and other chest conditions.
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.
A lung cancer screening helps identify risk for lung cancer
The first step is finding out if you qualify for a low-dose CT lung screening. Your provider can counsel you on how to stop smoking if you still smoke, or may refer you for a screening.
Screening means testing for lung cancer before you have any symptoms. Early detection can help reduce deaths from lung cancer through earlier treatment.
Based on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, you may qualify for a low-dose CT lung cancer screening if you:
- Are between age 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
- Do not currently have symptoms of lung cancer but have a higher risk due to family history, having emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis, and exposure to certain substances exposures
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.
Lung disorders affect non-smokers, too
Some people who develop lung cancer have no risk factors. Other risk factors that can contribute to lung cancer, other than tobacco use, include:
- Radon gas exposure
- Secondhand smoke
- Exposure to cancer-causing agents at work, such as arsenic, uranium, asbestos or diesel exhaust
- Air pollution
- Gene mutations
Before scheduling a lung screening, check with your insurance provider to understand your coverage.
To schedule a lung cancer screening, call 316-268-5864.
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.
Connected to lung specialists at Ascension Via Christi
When you choose Ascension Via Christi for your cancer care, you have a multispecialty care team dedicated to your care. Our experienced lung cancer specialists include board-certified surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, pathologists, nurse practitioners and nurse navigators. Together, they coordinate your care and deliver advanced treatments based on your needs.
Cancer nurse navigators connect you to services
Our cancer nurse navigators in Kansas support the Lung Program and help connect you with the specialists and services you need. They are here to listen and answer your questions. Call 316-268-5890 to connect with a nurse navigator.
Chest and lung cancer care in Kansas
At Ascension Via Christi, we provide a multidisciplinary lung care program that includes screening, diagnosis, treatment of lung cancer, chest cancers, esophageal cancer, benign tumors and other chest conditions.
In addition to lung screening options, the Via Christi lung program provides comprehensive services, including:
Your medical oncologist works with your head and neck cancer surgeon to deliver advanced care (chemotherapy and targeted immunotherapy) to help stop cancer spread.
This team of multidisciplinary specialists meets and reviews cases to discuss how precision medicine, advanced testing and therapies can improve the treatment options our cancer centers and specialty care clinics provide.
Palliative care supports individuals with long-term or serious health conditions by helping relieve symptoms and providing support for patients and families.
This program focuses on identifying and monitoring lung nodules that may develop into lung cancer. Early detection helps your doctor treat a lung lesion when it is most treatable. Once found, our specialists have the expertise to monitor, evaluate, diagnose and treat pulmonary nodules using minimally invasive techniques.
This outpatient program includes supervised exercise, health education and breathing techniques for individuals with symptoms of a lung disorder, including problems breathing (respiratory function).
Advanced radiation therapy is used to target and destroy cancer cells while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue.
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 lung cancer specialists in Kansas 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.
Frequently asked questions about our 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 Via Christi, 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 Via Christi 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 316-268-5927 for more information.
Ascension Via Christi Multi-Specialty Clinic, Lung Nodule
818 North Emporia Ave STE 107
Wichita, KS 67214
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