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Lung Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life

Simply put, cancers that are caught early often have better outcomes.

Annual lung cancer screenings are an important part of a proactive health care plan for current and former smokers. Most people with a smoking history over the age of 50 qualify for a lung cancer screening. These screenings can identify potentially cancerous abnormalities like lung nodules long before any symptoms occur. Screenings rely on imaging scans that are quick and painless and can highlight any areas that should be noted for further evaluation.

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Lung cancer causes more cancer deaths than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. However, only 6% of those eligible are getting screened. We could save 60,000 lives a year if the 14.5 million Americans who are eligible got a lung screening.
Dr. Jhanelle Gray, chair, Thoracic Oncology Program

Lung Screening Highlights:

  • 80% of lung cancers found with a chest CT scan are early stage and potentially-curable
  • Curing lung cancer is possible with modern treatments and especially in people with early stage disease
  • Early stage lung cancer patients who undergo lung surgery almost always return to a normal life
  • Moffitt lung screenings are available without a referral and are covered through most insurances or our Screening Access Program

Why Put Your Trust in Moffitt  

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we’ve developed a comprehensive lung cancer screening program that’s among the best in the nation. This has resulted in our being named a Screening Center of Excellence by the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer.  

  • A lung scan is quick and painless using the latest imaging technology
  • Medicare and most private insurance plans cover lung cancer screenings under the Affordable Care Act
  • Three convenient locations in North Tampa , South Tampa and USF.
  • Each scan is personally reviewed by a lung-specialized Moffitt Radiologist
  • Any abnormal screenings are reviewed by multi-specialty panel of Moffitt experts
  • Preferential appointments with Moffitt's team of expert lung cancer oncologists, if needed
  • Free access to tobacco treatment and smoking cessation programs
  • Immediate access to additional support and clinical services
  • Moffitt’s Screening Access Program offers no-cost screenings for those who are eligible

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Lung Screening Can Save Your Life. Complete this Online Form to Request Your Appointment.

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