Lung

Early lung cancer shows no signs or symptoms, but if caught early, it is often treatable.

If you are a current or former smoker, you may worry about your lung cancer risk. CalvertHealth’s High-Risk Thoracic Clinic is here to help you breathe easier. Take the quiz to find out if you're eligible for lung cancer screening.

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).
 

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.
 

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