A lung scan is a procedure that uses nuclear radiology to assess the function and structure of the lungs. It is most often performed when problems with the lungs and respiratory tract are …

A low-dose CT scan is a special kind of X-ray that takes multiple pictures as you lie on a table that slides in and out of the machine. A computer then combines these images into a detailed …

Aug 16, 2024 · A lung cancer screening is a yearly low-dose CT scan (LDCT) that can show potentially cancerous tumors when they’re still small and more easily treated.

Dec 10, 2025 · This article outlines current lung cancer screening guidelines and explains how low-dose CT lung cancer screening works, who it’s for, and what to expect.

Feb 7, 2024 · Doctors use a low-dose computerized tomography (LDCT) scan of the lungs to look for lung cancer. If lung cancer is detected at an early stage, it's more likely to be cured with …

Oct 15, 2024 · The only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT). During an LDCT scan, you lie on a …

Aug 24, 2025 · A lung scan is a medical imaging test that produces detailed pictures of the lungs and surrounding chest structures. This non-invasive procedure helps doctors visualize internal …

Lung cancer is the leading cause of all cancer deaths in the United States. For higher risk people, getting an early screening before symptoms start with a low dose chest CT for lung cancer …

At present, a test known as a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan is used to screen people at higher risk (mainly because they smoke or used to smoke) for lung cancer. LDCT scans can help find …

You may be eligible to receive a lung screening with a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan. Studies have proven that the LDCT scan is much more likely to detect lung cancer than …