Lung screening in Frankfort, Kentucky
At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, we provide comprehensive services for the screening, diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. With lung cancer being a leading cause of death, we understand how a diagnosis can be stressful for patients and their families. That’s why our team is committed to ensuring those at risk receive lung screenings early – when it is easier to treat – and have access to the care they need to aid them in their journey.
For more information about lung screenings or our lung cancer care services, please call (877) 376-2631.
You'll benefit from some of the most advanced lung cancer services in central Kentucky, including:
- Multiple early and accurate screening options for those at risk of lung cancer
- Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment that improves outcomes
- Advanced lung and thoracic surgery by our experienced surgeons
Lung cancer diagnosis and treatment
Most times, lung cancer does not produce symptoms until it is more advanced and treatment options are limited. The key is finding lung cancer in its early stages, which increases treatment options and survival rates.
A lung screening CT scan should be a regular preventive health check, just like a mammogram or colonoscopy. Lung screenings are fairly simple with no need for preparation, undressing or uncomfortable exams. A low dose CT scan offers less radiation than traditional CT scans, and they produce higher-quality images for physicians. If you are a current smoker or former smoker and are between 50-80 years old, call (877) 376-2631 to discuss how a low dose CT (LDCT) lung screening can benefit you.
In addition to CT scanning, we offer advanced technologies to diagnose lung cancer, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and radioactive isotope techniques.
If lung cancer is detected, you can be confident you can receive comprehensive treatment at our on-site cancer center.
You may be a candidate for lung cancer screening if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- You are between 50 and 80 years old
- You are a current smoker or former smoker that quit within 15 years
- You have a 20 or more "pack year" history of smoking (a 20 pack-per-year smoking history refers to someone who has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for the last 20 years or two packs a day for the past 10 years)
Lung screening frequently asked questions
Yearly lung screening with low-dose CT scan has shown to save lives by finding lung cancer early, when it is easier to treat. The frequently asked questions below will address the most common questions we hear from patients.
For more information, please call (877) 376-2631. Please note we will need an order from your physician before your lung screening.
What is the goal of lung screening?
The goal of chest screening is to identify cancer at an early stage. Without screening, lung cancer is usually not found until a person develops symptoms. At that time, the cancer is much harder to treat.
Who should get a lung screening?
Chest screening is recommended for the following people who are at higher risk for lung cancer:
- People between 50 and 80 years old
- People who have smoked an average of one pack a day for 20 years. This includes people who still smoke or have quit within the last 15 years.
I am a high-risk individual but have been diagnosed with cancer in the past. Is lung screening appropriate for me?
It depends. In some cases, chest screening will not be appropriate, such as when your doctor is following your cancer with CT scans. Your doctor will help determine if chest screening is right for you.
