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 in the last 15 years
Have a 20 pack-year smoking history (packs per day multiplied by number of years smoked)

Calculate your smoking pack-years

How many total years have you smoked or previously smoked?

year(s)

On average, how many packs or cigarettes did you smoke per day (currently or in the past)?

Check Eligibility

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. Our expert 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 screening, your results will be sent to you via MyChart or by mail. Please contact your provider to review your results and discuss next steps, if needed.

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. For uninsured patients, we offer a flat-rate option for $140. Patients will need an order from their provider along with documentation of shared decision-making completed with the ordering provider prior to scheduling a lung screening.

Locations

BSA Harrington Cancer Center
1751 Wallace Boulevard
Amarillo, TX 79106
806-212-4673

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.

At BSA, we use Ion by Intuitive, a leading-edge minimally invasive robotic bronchoscopy system, to perform lung biopsies. Ion allows physicians to navigate a small, flexible catheter through all 18 segments of the lung – even reaching the outermost areas – with precision and accuracy. This advanced technology helps ensure a safer, more comfortable procedure and allows for earlier, more accurate diagnosis when it matters most.

Schedule an Appointment

Patients will need an order from their provider along with documentation of shared decision-making completed with the ordering provider prior to scheduling a lung screening.

If you need an order and documentation from your provider:

Call your provider, send a message through MyChart or call 806-212-5864 to get assistance coordinating your referral.
Don’t have a provider? Call 806-212-2000 and we’ll help you get started with care, or schedule online anytime by using our Find a Provider link.

If you already have an order and documentation from your provider: Call 806-212-5864 to schedule a lung screening.