Nov. 9 is National Lung Screening Day at Dukes Memorial Hospital

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:12 AM

By Staff report

Early Detection and Treatment of Lung Cancer Gives The Best Chance of Survival

Dukes Memorial Hospital aims to increase access to lung cancer screenings and save lives during National Lung Screening Day on Nov. 9.

All Lutheran Health Network hospitals will extend imaging hours from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the fight against lung cancer – the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Early detection improves survival rates significantly.

The National Lung Cancer Screening Day campaign has two main goals: Raise awareness of early cancer detection through regular lung cancer screening; and reduce access disparities.

The campaign asks screening facilities to open their doors on the second Saturday in November for low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screening. It also seeks to raise overall awareness of the importance of lung cancer screening in the United States.

“National Lung Cancer Screening Day is a great opportunity to raise screening awareness and encourage eligible individuals to get screened. Many people must work during the week, which makes it difficult for them to get screened. That’s why National Lung Cancer Screening Day is on a Saturday – to make it easier for people to take more control of their health by getting screened when it’s convenient," DMH Chief of Staff Dr. Chris Collie said. “Get screened so we can help reduce disparities, promote equity, and save more lives."

To schedule an appointment, call 833-546-4968, option 2, then option 1.

Note: Callers who do not meet the self-referral criteria for lung cancer screenings must request a referral from their healthcare provider. To learn more, visit www.lutheranhealth.net/lung-cancer-screening-diagnostic-imaging.