NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has launched a lung cancer screening program using low-dose CT.
Individuals who are at risk for developing lung cancer will receive a low-dose CT exam, and results will be shared within 24 hours by a team of doctors, including pulmonologists, oncologists, and radiologists, according to the center.
The program will also include services aimed at preventing and treating cancer, including smoking cessation counseling, support groups for patients and families, and follow-up treatment services.
The screening program launched on July 1. Patients do not require a referral, and most insurances are accepted, according to a statement from the center.
