Lung Cancer Screening
Introduction
More than 200,000 Americans receive a lung cancer diagnosis every year. If you’re concerned about your risk of this disease, you may want to invest in lung cancer screening. Expert pulmonologist, Luis Chug, regularly provides lung cancer screening to both men and women with high risk factors like smoking. To request your preventive screening, call the office today.
What is lung cancer screening?
Lung cancer screening is a preventive measure that helps detect and diagnose lung cancer. If you’re a long-time smoker but are still relatively healthy, it’s a good idea to invest in this type of test. During lung cancer screening, Dr. Chug uses low-dose computerized tomography (LDCT) to scan your lungs and look for cancer. By catching lung cancer early on, it’s much easier to treat.
How often should I participate in lung cancer screening?
Interstitial lung disease isn’t always easy to diagnose because its symptoms mimic an array of other respiratory conditions. To pinpoint the source of your discomfort, Dr. Chug reviews your medical history, asks you questions about your symptoms, and does a physical exam. He might also order laboratory tests to detect markers of an autoimmune disease or order diagnostic imaging, such as a CT scan, to determine the extent of scarring and lung damage.