Lung Cancer Screening

Our cancer experts use advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to provide comprehensive lung cancer screenings.

Lung Cancer Screening

Our cancer experts use advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to provide comprehensive lung cancer screenings.

Advanced Screening for Early Signs of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women in the United States, but annual screenings are key to detecting cancer early and improving outcomes.

Our highly trained radiologists use low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to check for early signs of lung cancer. Unlike a chest X-ray, this test takes many detailed images of your lungs, helping us better identify any possible issues. If you need follow-up testing, our radiologists and pulmonologists can help.

To take part in our program, you must meet certain lung cancer screening guidelines, including age, smoking history and other risk factors.

Why Is Lung Cancer Screening Important?

Why Choose Us for Your Lung Cancer Screening

A Keck Medicine of USC oncology doctor holds a Chris Draft White Ribbon Project ribbon that reads Lung Cancer Awareness

Your screening is conducted by highly trained radiologists and pulmonologists, who are experts in spotting all types and stages of lung cancer.
We specialize in low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans, an effective screening method to help detect lung cancer early.
Our lung cancer screening program is certified by the American College of Radiology.
We are recognized as a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance.

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