Stay one step ahead of lung cancer with a $52 low-dose CT scan

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Low Dose CT Scan

Stay one step ahead of lung cancer with a $52 low-dose CT scan

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 low-dose CT lung cancer screening for just $52. Simply ask your doctor for a low-dose CT scan referral to Genesis.

Why consider a low-dose CT scan?

A low-dose CT lung cancer screening is:

  • Affordable: The scan is only $52.
  • 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 doctor 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 doctor today.

If you don’t have a Primary Care Physician or Provider, also called 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 doctor and learn more at genesishcs.org/screenings.

Frequently asked questions

    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. 

    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.

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

    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. 

    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. 

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

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