Are you a good candidate for a Low-Dose CT Scan?

Lung Cancer is the #1 cause of cancer deaths among women and men in the United States, accounting for approximately 30% of cancer deaths in men and 25% in women. A Low-Dose CT scan can save your life.A Low-Dose CT (LDCT) scan is similar to a typical CT scan, providing a 3D picture of areas inside the body that allows your care team to detect small abnormalities, while delivering a significantly lower dose of radiation without compromisingon image quality.Why you may want to consider a LDCT scan:• More effective as a screening tool than chest x-rays• Capable of detecting lung cancer earlier in symptomless patients• Increases the odds of surviving lung cancer by finding abnormalareas in the lung thatAre you a good candidate for a LDCT scan?

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