Why is a CT lung cancer screening exam performed?
Recent studies show that spiral CT is more sensitive than chest x-ray for the detection of lung nodules, and that it can detect nodules too small to be seen on chest x-ray. At this early stage most lung cancers are curable. If you were a smoker or if you are a smoker, you are at high risk for lung cancer. Yearly screening is your barometer for health and your best chance for survival should you develop lung cancer.
A. Recent studies show that spiral CT is more sensitive than chest x-ray for the detection of lung nodules, and that it can detect nodules too small to be seen on chest x-ray. At this early stage most lung cancers are curable. If you were a smoker or if you are a smoker, you are at high risk for lung cancer. Yearly screening is your barometer for health and your best chance for survival should you develop lung cancer.
