Radiology

Low Dose CAT Scan and Lung Screening

If you smoke now or have smoked in the past, you are at increased risk to develop lung cancer. Helical low dose CAT scan, available at Hudson Valley Hospital Center is state-of-the-art technology that can detect the earliest stages of lung cancer, and early detection saves lives! This simple test is a non-invasive, low radiation procedure that dramatically improves the detection of even the smallest of nodules, and testing time is quick. Beat the odds against lung cancer. Start by calling your physician to discuss risk factors and the benefits of this test. Or call Hudson Valley Hospital Center's Physician Referral line at 1-800-482-HVHC. If you are a current smoker or have smoked in the past remember: early detection can increase your chances of surviving lung cancer. Low dose CAT scan is available in the Radiology Department at Hudson Valley Hospital Center.

FACT Hudson Valley Hospital Center is now offering this valuable life saving screening exam. Lung screening is a painless, non-invasive procedure and is performed on the Light Speed 16-slice CAT Scanner, an essential diagnostic tool in the assessment of lung nodules. This technology permits the radiologists at Hudson Valley Hospital Center to see any nodules or lesions in the lungs, too small to be visualized by standard chest x-rays. Detecting the malignant tumors in an early stage with CT screening is crucial as intervention can occur when the cancer is still in a curable stage and confined to the lung area.

FACT Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. Most people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. It is estimated that as many as 80% of lung cancer could be cured if detected in an early stage. If you smoke or have smoked in the past, or have been exposed to other cancer- causing agents, you should schedule an appointment for a LUNG SCREENING.

Preparation
The entire exam takes only a few minutes, and is totally pain free. There is no special preparation for the lung-screening exam.

Cost
The cost for a lung-screening exam is $368.00. HVHC accepts cash, check, Visa and MasterCard Payment is required at the time of your exam. A prescription from your doctor is needed. At this time insurance plans do not cover this screening exam.

Please call Hudson Valley Hospital Center to schedule your appointment today (914) 734-3674.

We care about your health. So call us at 1-800-482-HVHC. You'll breathe a sigh of relief knowing you did the right thing!

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