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Lung Cancer Screening

A simple step to protect
your lung health.

Get Screened

Breathe easier with this simple step to take care of your lungs. If you currently smoke or previously smoked, a lung screening can help you take charge of your health. A low-dose CT scan is a quick, painless way to check for signs of lung cancer early when treatment is most effective.

You may benefit from this screening if you meet the following criteria:

Are between ages 50 and 80
Currently smoke or previously smoked within the past 15 years
Have a 20 pack-year smoking history (packs per day multiplied by number of years smoked)

Calculate your smoking pack-years

How many total years have you smoked or previously smoked?

year(s)

On average, how many packs or cigarettes did you smoke per day (currently or in the past)?

Check Eligibility

Risks and Costs

Risks and considerations

While a lung cancer screening could save your life, it’s important to understand that there are some minimal risks involved. Our team will review both the benefits and potential risks of getting a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan and answer any questions you may have.

After your initial screening, our team will follow up with you, review your results and discuss any recommended next steps.

You are encouraged to talk with your primary care provider about whether lung cancer screening is right for you. Be sure to discuss your full health history and ask for a clear explanation of the benefits, limitations and risks of screening.

Cost and coverage

Medicare and most insurance plans cover annual lung cancer screenings for eligible patients. Copays and deductibles may apply in some cases. Please contact your insurance provider to confirm coverage before scheduling.

Locations

Lovelace Medical Center
601 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-727-3086

Lovelace Westside Hospital
10501 Golf Course Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
505-727-3086

Lovelace Women’s Hospital
4701 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-727-3086

Lovelace Regional Hospital
117 E. 19th St.
Roswell, NM 88201
505-727-3086

Schedule an Appointment

A lung screening at Lovelace does not require a physician referral. To schedule a lung screening or get help determining if you are eligible for a lung screening, complete the form below to have a nurse navigator contact you, or call 505-727-3086.