Lung Cancer Screening
EAST BAY CT
American College of Radiology Accredited (ACR)
AT
THE BRISTOL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
1180 Hope Street
Bristol
401-253-8900
IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE
PROVIDE
LUNG CANCER SCREENING
RECENT STUDIES SUGGEST LUNG CANCER SCREENING MAY BE BENEFICIAL.
These findings reveal that participants who received low-dose helical CT scans had a 20 percent lower risk of dying from lung cancer than participants who received standard chest X-rays.
Helical CT Screening for Heavy Smokers
For more information:
http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/2011/NLSTprimaryNEJM
SCREENING IS AVAILABLE WITH A PHYSICIAN’S ORDER.
ALL REPORTS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE ORDERING PHYSICIAN.
For patients who meet the proper criteria, most insurances will pay for screenings. Please check with your insurance company to see if this procedure is covered. If you choose to pay direct, the cost will be $250.
Call us at 253-8900, and ask
for the Radiology Department for patient booking
and additional information.
*Licensed & Board Certified Radiologists and Technologists*
*Participate in the Image Gently and Image Wisely Program*
a collaborative campaign promoting appropriate and high-quality CT for children and adults with the least exposure possible.