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
- Have a 20 pack-year smoking history (packs per day multiplied by number of years smoked)
Calculate your smoking pack-years
Risks and Costs
Risks and considerations
While a lung cancer screening could save your life, it’s important to understant that there are some minimal risks involved. The UT Health East Texas Pulmonary Institute 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. Patients will need a referral from their primary care provider before scheduling a lung screening.
Locations
Locations
UT Health Athens
2000 S. Palestine St.
Athens, TX 75751
903-676-1000
UT Health Carthage
409 W. Cottage Road
Carthage, TX 75633
903-693-3841
UT Health East Texas
HOPE Cancer Center
721-A Clinic Dr.
Tyler, TX 75701
903-592-6152
UT Health Henderson
300 Wilson St.
Henderson, TX 75652
903-657-7541
UT Health Jacksonville
501 S. Ragsdale St.
Jacksonville, TX 75766
903-541-5000
UT Health North Campus Tyler
11937 US Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
903-877-7000
UT Health Pittsburg
2701 Highway 271 N.
Pittsburg, TX 75686
903-946-5000
UT Health Tyler
1000 S. Beckham Ave.
Tyler, TX 75701
903-597-0351
UT Health Quitman
117 N. Winnsboro St.
Quitman, TX 75783
903-763-6300
Additional Testing
When reviewing results, physicians look for abnormal growths in the lungs called nodules. Lung nodules are quite common. In fact, many people who do not have cancer have them. However, in some cases, nodules can be cancerous or require closer evaluation. Depending on the findings, your doctor may also recommend a biopsy to get a sample of the tissue to determine if it’s cancerous. Your doctor will walk you through every step and keep you informed.
Lung-nodule scanning is available at UT Health East Texas facilities in:
- Tyler
- Athens
- Henderson
- Jacksonville
- Pittsburg
- Quitman
Schedule an Appointment
Patients will need a referral from their primary care provider before scheduling a lung screening.
If you need a referral:
- Call your provider or send a message through MyChart.
- Don’t have a provider? Call 903-596-3627 and we’ll help you get started with care, or schedule online anytime by using our Find a Provider link.
If you already have a referral: Call our Lung Nodule Program at 903-877-7008 to schedule a lung screening.