Lung Screening Provider Information

Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening for High Risk Smokers 

Screening Program for Lung Cancer, based on USPSTF recommendations.

• Annual low dose non-contrast chest CTs for 3 years.  
• Radiation from low dose CT is 25% of a standard chest CT exam.

Patient Criteria: 

1. Age 55-77
2. Asymptomatic/no signs or symptoms of lung cancer
3. With history of tobacco smoking of at least 30-pack years
4. Who are current smokers or who have quit smoking within the last 15 years

 Locations Available: 

• Middlesex Hospital
• Middletown Outpatient Center
• Marlborough Medical Center
• Shoreline Medical Center

Scheduling:   

Middlesex Central Scheduling

Fax:  (860)-358-2626;

Phone:  (860)-358-2600.

• Lung cancer screening is covered by private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.  Please pre-authorize exams.

RESULTS: 

• Routine MH radiology report to health care provider
• Letter to patient from the Nurse Navigator.

NURSE NAVIGATOR:    

The Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator will assist in coordinating patient care.  Call 860-358-2066.

*RISK FACTORS: 

• Exposure--radon, silica, cadmium, asbestos, cadmium, arsenic, nickel.
• Family history of lung cancer.
• Personal history of lung cancer, lymphoma, head & neck cancer.
• Personal history of COPD or pulmonary fibrosis.