Lung Cancer Screening Day
- When: Saturday, November 9
- Time: 8:00 a.m. to Noon
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Lung Cancer Screening Day, Reading Hospital will offer CT lung cancer screenings on Saturday, November 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. This lung cancer screening is a painless, low-dose CT scan that can help detect lung abnormalities early.
“Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States,” said Shoja Rahimian, DO, Reading Hospital Hematology Oncology. “While this is a staggering statistic, it’s important to know that early detection can increase survival rates up to 90%.”
Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening
Consider receiving a lung cancer screening during the Reading Hospital screening event if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Between 50 to 80 years old
- Currently a smoker or have quit smoking in the past 15 years
- Have at least a 20-pack-year smoking history
A 20-pack-year smoking history is a measurement of how many cigarettes a person has smoked in their lifetime. Pack years are calculated by multiplying the number of packs smoked per day by the number of years smoked.
How to Schedule Screening
Appointments are required to receive a screening. Interested individuals will also need a doctor’s order.
To schedule an appointment for Reading Hospital’s lung cancer screenings, call 1-833-34-TOWER. To obtain a doctor’s order, patients should contact their doctor’s office or use MyTowerHealth.