Who Should Get a Low-Dose Lung CT Scan?

Medicare guidelines recommend a low-dose lung CT screening for adults aged 50 to 77 with at least 20 pack-years of smoking history who currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years. Ask your doctor if you meet the criteria for screening.

How Long Does a Lung Cancer Screening Take?

At American Health Imaging, your total appointment time for a low-dose lung CT scan is usually between 15 and 30 minutes from check-in to completion. We offer same-day and next-day appointments with extended hours, making it easy to fit lung cancer screening into your routine.

Why Do Doctors Use Lung-RADS for Lung Cancer Screening?

Doctors use Lung-RADS because it gives them a standardized framework for communicating lung cancer screening results. Every finding receives a clear category with a defined follow-up path. This consistency helps ensure that every patient receives timely, evidence-based care.

Is a Lung-RADS Score a Cancer Diagnosis?

A Lung-RADS score is not a cancer diagnosis. It's a classification that helps your doctor understand what was found and what to do next.

How Long Does It Take To Get My Low-Dose Lung CT Scan Results?

American Health Imaging provides patient-friendly imaging reports via text within 48 hours after your imaging report is finalized. Board-certified, subspecialized radiologists review every scan and send detailed findings directly to your doctor, who will then follow up to discuss your results and guide any recommended next steps in your care.

Where Can I Get a Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening?

Most American Health Imaging centers offer low-dose CT lung cancer screenings at convenient locations in Alabama, Georgia, Tallahassee, FL, Beaumont, TX, San Antonio, TX, and South Carolina.

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