Lung cancer Screeening
Breathe Easier with Early Detection at Oneida Health – a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center
Why is it important to be screened?
The best way to beat cancer is to catch it early, often even before symptoms begin.
With all cancers, treatment options and survival rates improve with early detection. Choosing to do a Low-Dose CT lung screening is the best way to detect small changes in the lungs to allow for the earliest diagnosis – giving yourself the best odds at remission.
Why choose Oneida Health For Your Lung Screening?
Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center
Certified by the American College of Radiology for our safe, effective diagnostic care for high risk patients.
Roswell Park Care Network Member
Providing local access to cancer care from a nationally ranked NCI comprehensive cancer center.
the Latest & Greatest imaging technologies
Oneida Health has the newest Advanced Low-Dose CT imaging technology in the region.
Nearby Access To Exceptional Care
Our staff provide patients a comforting experience with attention to the highest quality of care
A Low-Dose CT: What to Expect
A Low-Dose CT provides a detailed picture of your lungs that helps your physician locate anything abnormal – it can detect extremely small nodules. The exam is painless and requires no preparation.
During a Low-Dose CT scan, you will lie on your back on the exam table while one of our highly trained CT technicians assist you in getting comfortable.
The table will move slowly through the machine. You may be asked to hold your breath shortly during intervals of the exam. The entire exam will only take a few minutes.
How Do I Know If I Should Consider a Screening?
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recommends lung cancer Low-Dose CT screening if you meet the following criteria:
- You are between 55 and 79 years old
- A current or former smoker who quit within the past 15 years with a tobacco history of 30+ pack years
How Do I Schedule a Low-Dose CT?
The first step is easy, call your medical health provider and discuss with them your history of smoking. If they determine you are at risk for lung cancer, they may recommend a Low-Dose CT screening.
You will need a physician referral to schedule a Low-Dose CT screening. Once a referral is made, please call 315-361-2290.
If this is not your first CT scan we request that you obtain a copy (CD or film) of any prior Chest CT scans to provide to us on the day of your appointment. Comparison with prior studies allow our radiologists to better assess the significance of any findings present on your screening CT exam.
What is the cost of a lung cancer screening?
If you fit the program’s criteria and have Medicaid, Medicare, or health insurance, odds are good that a screening is fully covered by your insurance. Oneida Health also provides a self-pay rate for a single exam of $190. You will need a physician referral to schedule a Low-Dose CT screening.
What are the Next Steps After a Low-Dose CT?
- A letter will be mailed regarding the CT scan results within a few days of the procedure and indicate if additional diagnostic follow-up is needed for any abnormalities.
- Your primary care doctor will also receive a full report. If additional imaging is needed, your health care provider will coordinate further testing.
Where is Oneida Health’s Lung Cancer Screening Center located?
We provide Low-Dose CT in an outpatient setting at our hospital located at 321 Genesee Street. Upon your arrival at the hospital main entrance, please check in at the security desk and they will assist you in arriving at your appointment.
Support Options
The best way to reduce the risk of lung cancer is to quit smoking. There are local resources that are free and confidential who provide smoking cessation services locally:
New York State Smokers’ Quitline
1-866-NY-QUITS
(1-866-697-8487)
www.nysmokefree.com
Am I Eligible For A free Lung Cancer Screening?
Use the form to calculate your Pack Years to determine if you could be eligible for a free screening, based on your smoking history.
Oneida Health is an ACR designated Lung Cancer Screening Center offering Low Dose CT scans that can detect lung cancer early.