Lung cancer screenings at TidalHealth

The American Lung Association identifies lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. In fact, it claims more lives annually than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. If you are currently smoking or have a history of smoking, your risk of lung cancer increases significantly. CT scanning can detect small nodules, a possible indicator of lung cancer, which a traditional chest x-ray might not see.
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TidalHealth and Peninsula Imaging will be providing Saturday lung cancer screening scans on November 9 in Salisbury and Seaford using low dose computed tomography (CT) technology during National Lung Cancer Screening Day.
 
Lung screenings will be held in Salisbury at Peninsula Imaging in the Woodbrooke Medical Complex (1655 Woodbrooke Drive) and at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional (100 E. Carroll Street).  In Delaware, screenings will be offered at the TidalHealth Mears Campus (100 Rawlings Drive) in Seaford.  Screenings will be held from 8 am to noon and will require registration by calling 410-543-7006 for TidalHealth and 410-749-1123 for Peninsula Imaging.
 
Most insurances are accepted, and eligibility requirements will be shared prior to signing up. Those without health insurance coverage are still encouraged to call and speak with a TidalHealth representative as there may be resources available to help with the cost.
 
These Saturday sessions are being added to assist people who might not be able to attend regular weekday screenings that are offered by TidalHealth throughout the year. To learn more about the weekday screenings or to register, please call the TidalHealth Thoracic Oncology Program at 410-543-7012.