For your convenience, we will offer Saturday screenings in two of our locations on Lung Cancer Screening Day, taking place on November 9th.
Call us to find out more.
More lives are lost to lung cancer than to colorectal, breast and prostate cancers combined, making it the leading cause of cancer deaths. But there is hope. When detected early, lung cancer is highly treatable — making screenings extremely important. If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving 5 years or more improves to 63%.*
* American Lung Association
You may be eligible if you:
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During your screening, you lie comfortably on a table while a CT scan uses a low amount of radiation to take detailed images of your lungs. The whole process is painless and only takes a few minutes.
Typically, most insurance carriers cover preventive services such as lung cancer screening. However, please check your benefits for specific information on this service. There is also a reduced rate for lung cancer screening for individuals without insurance.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth - University of Miami Health System, offers the first high-risk lung cancer screening program in South Florida that is recognized by the American College of Radiology and the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. Together, our physicians and researchers collaborate as a multidisciplinary team to screen, diagnose and treat lung cancer.
We are the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in South Florida rated as high-performing in lung cancer surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Powered by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, we are an academic-based cancer center grounded in research, helping set the standard in medical excellence.
By recruiting top-ranked experts, using the latest technologies and offering leading-edge treatments — including clinical trials that may not be available at other cancer centers — you can be confident the team leading your care has the most expertise in lung cancer for your best outcome.
Take the quick assessment today to see if you qualify for a lung cancer screening.
You may also call 305-689-5864 or email lungcancerscreening@miami.edu for more information.