National Lung Cancer Screening Day
November 14 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Auburn Community Hospital for National Lung Cancer Screening Day, a community event focused on early detection and prevention. Eligible patients can receive a low-dose CT lung screening and speak with our team from CT Technologists, our Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator, and a Certified Smoking Cessation Provider.
Patients Must Meet The Following Criteria:
Age: 50-80
Current Smoker: 20+ pack year smoking history
Ex: 1 pack per day x 20 years = 20 pack years
OR ½ pack per day x 40 years = 20 pack years
Former Smoker: Must have quit within the last 15 years
(2011 would be the cut off for this year)
Patients must have a referral from their primary care physician to participate.
Download CT Lung Cancer Screening Program Form
What to Expect on Screening Day
- Check-In: Arrive at Central Registration for initial check-in.
- Wayfinding: Staff in the lobby will direct you to Elevator E for the Lower Level Radiology Waiting Room.
- Radiology Check-In & Form Review: Check in at Lower Level Radiology. A Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator will escort you to the CT Suite and review your screening form.
- CT Scan: Your low-dose CT will be performed in the CT Suite.
- Smoking Cessation Support: After your scan, visit the Smoking Cessation Table near Elevator E for resources from a Certified Smoking Cessation Provider.
Contact
Christine Vasile
cvasile@AuburnHospital.org
(315) 567-0772