Lung Conditions: Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a particular cancer associated with the lungs.
There are two main types of lung cancer:
- Non-small cell cancer, this type is the most common of lung cancer
- Small cell lung cancer
- Mix of small and large cell cancer
Some of the most common symptoms associated with lung cancer include:
St. Elizabeth’s Imaging department can provide a number of imaging/radiology services. A CT scan of the chest is often ordered by a physician to help diagnose lung cancer.
Bronchoscopy is another type of procedure performed to help with the diagnosis of lung cancer. The St. Elizabeth Pulmonary Team performs this outpatient procedure.
In addition to your pulmonology team, the St. Elizabeth cancer care team consists of a group of highly-qualified, trained professionals that will provide the support you need.
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Please contact St. Elizabeth Pulmonary Services at
(859) 301-5750.
Freedom from Smoking
There are a number of things that can cause COPD. The most common cause is smoking. Freedom from Smoking is a FREE 7-week tobacco cessation program developed by the American Lung Association and offered to you by St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
Lung Cancer Screening
St. Elizabeth offers low-dose lung cancer CT screening examinations to patients who are referred by their physicians. The goal of the program is to provide early detection of asymptomatic disease when it is most treatable.
In order to qualify for this screening, patients must meet all of these conditions:
- Be between the ages of 50 and 80.
- Have a history of smoking at least a pack a day for at least 20 years.
- Smoked within the past 15 years.
If you meet these criteria and are interested in this screening exam, please contact your primary physician to get an order or call our Lung Screening Nurse Navigator at (859) 301-4072.
PLEASE NOTE: Low-dose Lung Screening is now covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most Insurance Carriers.
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St. Elizabeth offers a variety of resources and programs for each of these conditions. If you have been diagnosed or believe you may have one or more of these conditions, please contact St. Elizabeth Pulmonary Services at (859) 301-5750.
