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Find Lung Cancer Early

Stay one step ahead of lung cancer with a $52 self-pay screening option with prepayment.

Find a Genesis Primary Care provider Call Genesis OneCall at 740-455-7500

Lung cancer can develop quietly, often without warning signs. A low-dose CT scan can help detect lung cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective.

Genesis now offers a self-pay low-dose CT lung cancer screening for just $52. Simply ask your primary care provider (PCP) for a low-dose CT scan referral to Genesis and prepay.

Why consider a low-dose CT scan?

A low-dose CT lung cancer screening is:

  • Affordable: The scan is only $52 with prepay.
  • Quick: The scan takes about one minute.
  • Comfortable: No needles, medications or special preparation.
  • Low-dose: Screening uses less radiation than a standard CT scan.
  • Effective: Lung cancer screening helps detect lung cancer earlier, before symptoms develop.

Getting your $52 lung cancer screening is easy:

  • Ask your PCP for a low-dose CT scan referral to Genesis.
  • Schedule your scan and take advantage of the low $52 prepay rate.
  • Complete the simple, painless scan in less than a minute.
  • Receive your results and any recommended follow-up.  

The scan itself is simple. Here are the basics:

Less than a minute.

Peace of mind.

Painless scan.

Guidance you can trust.

Your life and your goals matter. A low-dose CT scan is one small action that can make a life-changing difference. Take the step and talk to your PCP today about a $52 low-dose prepay CT scan. 

If you don’t have a PCP, now is a great time to find one. Schedule an appointment with a Genesis PCP through MyChart, by calling Genesis OneCall at 740-455-7500 or online at genesishcs.org. Select "Primary Care" from the "Services" menu and click "Search."

If you are considered high-risk for lung cancer and meet certain qualifications, you may qualify for a free lung cancer screening through your health insurance. Talk to your PCP and learn more at genesishcs.org/screenings.

Frequently asked questions

Can people who have never smoked get lung cancer?

  • Many people assume lung cancer is only a concern for smokers. That is far from the truth.

    The places you’ve worked, the air you’ve breathed and even the home you live in may also affect your lung cancer risk.

    Risk builds over time

    Exposure to dust, diesel exhaust, chemicals, smoke and radon can increase lung cancer risk, sometimes years or decades later.

    Many people encounter these exposures through work. If you have been in the following careers, you may have been exposed to substances that can cause lung cancer:

    • Restaurants or bars before indoor smoking bans
    • Farming
    • Manufacturing
    • Construction
    • Truck driving
    • Heavy equipment operation
    • Mining
    • Automotive trades
    • Welding
     

What is a lung cancer screening?

  • A low-dose CT screening produces a 3D image of the lungs while using less than 25% of the radiation of a regular computerized tomography (CT) scan.

How effective is a low-dose CT scan at preventing death from lung cancer?

  • Studies have shown that a low-dose CT scan can lower the risk of dying from lung cancer by 20% for people that are high risk.

How does the low-dose CT help?

  • A low-dose CT scan can help detect lung cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective.

How is the exam performed?

  • A low-dose CT screening is one of the easiest exams. You lie on a table that slides into a machine. As you slide through, the machine takes pictures of the inside of your body. It takes about one minute, requires no medications or needles and is painless.

What is the best way to prevent cancer?

  • Don’t use tobacco products including cigarettes, e-cigarettes (vaping) and smokeless tobacco. You should also avoid second-hand smoke. If you do use tobacco products, quit now.

Where can I get help to quit tobacco?

  • Talk to your doctor to help refer you to a Genesis lung specialist for assistance in quitting smoking.

What is radon and why is it dangerous?

  • Radon is a dangerous gas you can’t see, smell or taste. It comes from the ground and can get into homes through floors or walls.

    Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and can be a serious health risk in Ohio. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Ohio Radon Zone Map, many areas of the state have moderate to high potential for elevated indoor radon levels. Because radon exposure can increase the risk of lung cancer, the EPA recommends that every home be tested.

    The only way to know whether your home is safe from radon is to test. The EPA offers tips and state and national contacts to help answer questions. Testing is easy, gives you peace of mind and helps keep your family safe.

    Test your knowledge on radon prevention by taking this quiz.