LungCheck

What is LungCheck?

Just like a skin check or blood pressure check, a lung screening exam should be done yearly. Getting your lungs checked should be part of your annual checkup routine.If your doctor recommends lung screening, they do NOT think you have lung cancer, they’re just checking!LungCheck can help you breathe easy.

Do I need a LungCheck?

I quit smoking.Congratulations! Quitting smoking was one of the best things you’ve done for your health. If you quit within the past 15 years, a LungCheck is the next step to helping you live a longer, healthier life. I’m still smoking.Yes! Just like checking your blood pressure, a LungCheck is still a good idea to make sure that everything is okay.

How do I get a LungCheck?

Step 1First, ask your doctor if you are a good candidate for lung cancer screening.

What happens during a LungCheck scan?

Lung screening is done at a radiology center. You will lie on your back on the CT scanner table. The technologist will ask you to hold your breath for several seconds while they take pictures of your lungs using x-rays. Then you’re done and free to go about your day without any restrictions.

What do my results mean?

Your results will fall into one of these categories: negative, positive, or incomplete. Negative Almost everyone has nodules on their lungs, just like almost everyone has moles or freckles on their skin. If you have no lung nodules, or nodules that look benign, then your exam is considered negative. You will be asked to return for another LungCheck in 12 months.