Early lung cancer shows no signs
or symptoms, but if caught early,
it is often treatable.
If you or someone in your family is a current or former smoker, you probably worry about their cancer risk, CalvertHealth’s High-Risk Thoracic Clinic is here to help you breathe easier.
Whether you are a current smoker, a previous smoker or even a non-smoker who has been exposed to environmental toxins or secondhand smoke, your lung health matters.
Our lung health program provides:
- Connection to tobacco cessation resources
and support
- A dedicated nurse navigator to answer any questions you have, every step of the way
- Lung cancer screenings (low-dose CT scans)
through Calvert Medical Imaging Center
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary team of specialists including interventional radiology, pulmonary, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, thoracic surgery, registered dietitians and pulmonary rehabilitation specialists
Information for Providers
Patients who have a primary care provider can self-refer to the program if they meet the inclusion criteria (outlined below). Please have them call the Lung Screening Program at 410.414.4575, a referral form is not needed. Otherwise, please complete this form for any patients who you consider may experience barriers to self-referral (e.g. language barrier, screening hesitancy).
Physician Referral Form
Low-dose CT Scan FAQs
Who should be screened?
Currently, lung cancer screening recommendations and coverage of a low-dose CT scan includes:
- Anyone between the ages of 50 to 80 years
- WITH a 20 pack-year smoking history
- AND is currently smoking or has quit within the past 15 years
How often should someone have the lung cancer screening?
- For current smokers, low-dose CT is recommended yearly until someone has reached 15 years smoke-free.
What is the radiation exposure?
- The radiation exposure from LDCT is around 1.5 milliseverts, which is about 90 percent less than a regular CT scan.
For more information, contact the High-Risk Thoracic Clinic by calling 410.414.4575.
More Information on Low-Dose CT
CCHD Quit Tobacco Program
The Calvert County Health Department offers a FREE 8-week Quit Tobacco Program where you can:
- Develop a quitting plan
- Participate in a weekly support group through class
- Learn stress management information
- Learn tools to help manage cravings
- Get free medication aids
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