Ask the Expert: CT Lung Screenings

Q. What is a lung CT screening and why should I get one?
A. A lung CT screening is a fast and easy way to get high quality image of your lungs. The screening can reveal if you have any medical concerns related to your lungs that should be addressed. Even if you aren’t experiencing any breathing problems or other symptoms, it is still important to consider having a lung CT screening done. If you smoke, used to smoke, experienced heavy exposure to second hand smoke or exposure to cancer causing materials like asbestos or radon gas, you have an increased risk and should consider having a lung CT screening done.

One of the biggest benefits to having a lung CT screening is early detection. When conditions become symptomatic, they are often difficult to treat. Cancers or lung conditions are more easily treated the earlier they are found. Early detection can greatly impact the quality and length of life.

Q. Where can I get a lung CT screening?
A. Ball Memorial Hospital and The Imaging Center now offer an easy way to get a Lung CT screening and identify lung cancer and other related health problems. It is a pain free process that takes 15 minutes and gives the radiologist a much more detailed view than the standard x-ray.

Q. How soon will I have results?
A. Ball Memorial Hospital and The Imaging Center offer you local resources where you can receive high-resolution imaging of your lungs in a short amount of time.

Q. What do I do to schedule a Lung CT Screening?
A. You don’t need a physician referral, just call Ball Memorial Hospital at (765) 751-2727 or The Imaging Center at (765) 282-7595, ext. 100 and you can schedule your screening today.

Carl Meyer, MD is a radiologist at The Imaging Center in Muncie. For more information on a Lung CT Screening, call (765) 751-2727 or info@chsmail.org.

More Screening Information

Learn more about the Calcium Scoring Screenings

How do I register for a CT Lung Screening or a Calcium Scoring Screening?