Thursday, March 7, 2024 11:40AMLocal doctors are bringing hope to patients who may be at risk for developing lung cancer and other conditions in the chest area. The Temple Healthy Chest Initiative , a program established by the Temple Lung Center, has been educating and screening the Philadelphia community for a variety of conditions that can be detected through a simple ten-minute screening.
With LDCT screenings, Temple doctors are able to view detailed scans of the chest area, alerting them to the possibility of developing abnormalities. Chest screening for eligible individuals is especially important in Philadelphia, where poor air quality and high smoking rates put a significant amount of our community at risk for developing lung disease.
And no more waiting around in person for results - after being scanned, patients can return to the comfort of their home, and their nurse navigator will call them to explain the results and help to coordinate any follow up care that is needed.
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