Columbus, OH,
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October
2024
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OhioHealth Offering Lung Cancer Screenings

OhioHealth is participating in National Lung Cancer Screening Day to help save lives by increasing awareness of lung cancer across our communities. Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. The best chance of a cure is early detection. 

Screenings will be available at multiple OhioHealth locations. To register for a screening, call OhioHealth Central Scheduling at (614) 566.1111. An order is needed from the patient’s physician, which is covered by most insurance. 

Below are the dates and locations of the screenings: 

“It has now been well over ten years since the landmark National Lung Screening Trial demonstrated that a series of low-dose CT scans could significantly reduce the number of deaths caused by lung cancer,” said Matthew Majzun, DO, vice president of clinical affairs at OhioHealth Berger Hospital, and pulmonologist. “Nevertheless, lung cancer remains the most lethal of all cancers. Lung cancer screening provides the best chance to find a cancer early and provide curative treatment, either with surgery or radiation therapy.”

Despite the benefits, fewer than 10 percent of eligible patients undergo screening. One of the greatest barriers is the stigma associated with having been a smoker, which can prevent individuals from pursuing this screening.

“At OhioHealth, we believe no patient should miss out on this lifesaving, simple test. Our pulmonologists are dedicated to patient education and advocacy, and we partner with patients throughout the process,” Dr. Majzun said.

“Criteria for lung cancer screening eligibility typically include age (around 50-77 years depending on insurance or guidelines), duration of smoking (at least 20 pack-years) and timeframe of smoking (currently smoke or quit within 15 years),” said Joe Duffy, MD, pulmonologist with OhioHealth.

Ongoing screening is recommended every 12 months after the initial screening scan.