Lung Cancer Screening With a Low-Dose CT Lung Scan
You can book lung cancer screening at any of our eight locations without a doctor’s referral. A low-dose CT scan checks your lungs for early signs of cancer. Board-certified radiologists review every result.
What Is Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening?
A CT scan of the lungs is a non-invasive screening test that shows your lungs in greater detail than traditional X-rays. This scan can help detect early signs of lung cancer and other lung conditions, when treatment may work better.
During the scan, you lie on a table while an X-ray machine uses a small amount of radiation to make detailed pictures of your lungs. The scan itself takes only a few minutes, according to the CDC’s lung cancer screening overview. You won’t need an injection or anything to swallow beforehand.
Who a Lung Scan Is For
Lung cancer screening is for adults with no symptoms. The American Cancer Society’s screening guideline recommends a yearly low-dose CT for people 50 to 80 who have smoked 20 pack-years or more. A family history of lung cancer may also raise your risk slightly. If you have breathing problems like wheezing or breathlessness, see your doctor right away to find the cause.
Even if a scan reveals lung nodules, most are not cancer. Knowing your results can give you answers about your health or guide your next steps with your doctor.
What Lung Cancer Screening Costs Without Insurance
Craft Body Scan is private pay, so you pay the listed price yourself and don’t need insurance to book. Your lung screening is part of our Heart and Lung Scan, which pairs a low-dose lung CT with a CT calcium score of your heart.
Heart and Lung Scan
$1,360
- Chest CT with radiologist interpretation
- Radiology report with follow-up recommendations
- Your report goes to your patient portal after the scan
Save with our Couples Special
Get heart and lung scans together for just $149.
Both people must be present, and the offer includes a 90-minute health consultation. This limited-time offer is for one-time use, can't be transferred, and has no cash value.
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What Can a Lung CT Scan Detect?
A chest CT can show many lung diseases and abnormalities.
Inflammation
- Inflammation or other disease of the pleura, the covering of the lungs.
- Non-cancerous nodules left by old infections or scar tissue.
Tumors
- Benign and cancerous tumors, and how far a tumor extends in the chest.
Infections
- Lung infections such as pneumonia.
Lesions
- Lung nodules, small spots up to about 1.2 inches (3 cm) across, which may need monitoring.
- A nodule usually gets a repeat CT a few months to a year later to check for growth.
Where to Get a Low-Dose CT Lung Scan
All eight Craft Body Scan locations offer lung cancer screening, so you can book in the city closest to you. Pick your city to book online or call that center, or see all Craft Body Scan locations.
Common Questions About Lung Cancer Screening
How much does lung cancer screening cost at Craft Body Scan?
Lung screening comes as part of our Heart and Lung Scan, which costs $1,360. Two people booking together can use the Couples Heart & Lung offer for $149, as long as both are present. For imaging beyond the chest, the Full Body Scan costs $2,495 and includes a chest CT too.
Can I get lung cancer screening without insurance or a referral?
Yes. You book directly with Craft Body Scan, pay the listed price, and skip the doctor’s referral. If you meet national screening guidelines, check your plan, since the CDC notes that most insurance plans and Medicare help pay for recommended screening.
Who should consider lung cancer screening?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends a yearly low-dose CT for adults 50 to 80 with a 20 pack-year smoking history. Current smokers qualify, and so do people who quit within the past 15 years. Smoking a pack a day for 20 years adds up to 20 pack-years. The CDC recommends screening only for adults at high risk, so if you’re outside that group, talk with your doctor first.
What does a low-dose lung CT show?
Besides lung nodules and tumors, a lung CT sometimes shows problems in organs near the lungs. According to the American Cancer Society, most abnormal findings turn out not to be cancer. You may need more scans or tests to be sure. The CDC notes that false alarms (false positives) can lead to tests and surgeries you didn’t need.
How does lung cancer screening relate to the Heart and Lung Scan?
At Craft Body Scan, lung screening is one part of the Heart and Lung Scan, which also gives you a CT calcium score. Your calcium score shows what’s happening in your coronary arteries, so one scan looks at your lungs and your heart.
Where can I book lung cancer screening?
Our eight centers across seven states are in Austin, Charlotte, Columbus, Nashville, Raleigh, Scottsdale, Tampa, and Tulsa. Each city page lists a number to call and a link to book online, so you can reach the center that’s nearest to you.
Take Control of Your Health
With Early Detection
A lung scan can help detect silent threats like cancer, infections, or heart abnormalities early. With Craft Body Scan, you’re taking a proactive step for your health.
