“We know that lung cancer is killing more Americans than any other
form of the disease,” said Susan Knowles, MSN, RN-BC CVMC Oncology
Nurse Navigator. “Detecting cancer early has proven to increase
survival chances by as much as 20% and we hope these reduced cost CT lung
screenings will help save lives.”
CVMC is offering a number of early detection and awareness programs currently:
Lung Cancer Screenings – CVMC offers a lung cancer screening program designed to help high-risk
candidates–current and former heavy smokers between the ages of
55 and 74–determine if they have the disease. CT lung screenings
for a special introductory offer of $135* at our Comprehensive Cancer
Center. Screening is only for people who are most likely to develop lung
cancer. There are pros and cons to screening, so it’s best to talk
with your doctor about starting a screening program based on your personal
risk factors. Those qualifying as high risk to be screened for lung cancer are:
- Current and/or former heavy smokers (who have quit within the last 15 years)
- Those between the ages of 55-75 who have a 30-year pack history (30-year
pack history is defined as either one pack a day for 30 years or two packs
a day for 15 years)
Shine the Light Event on November 5th – Join survivors, caregivers, family members – as we stand up and show
our support for the lung cancer community. Come to CVMC and ask for the
Jade Room to join in this nationwide effort to increase survivorship by
the end of this decade through greater community awareness in collaboration
with the Lung Cancer Alliance. The program will consist of speakers, a
moment of silence to remember and honor those who have been touched by
lung cancer and refreshments. Register for this free event by contacting
Melanie Lutz at 828.326.2781.
CVMC will also be participating in the American Cancer Society’s (ACS)
Great American Smokeout. The event takes place Nov. 19 and, according to ACS, is used to encourage
“smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance
and quit smoking that day. By quitting — even for one day —
smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life –
one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. On Nov. 19, people who want
to quit smoking can visit CVMC’s Health First Center at Valley Hills
Mall and Comprehensive Cancer Center, along with all 10 of the Catawba
Valley Family Medicine (CVFM) practices, to get information to help them
with their goal. A list of CVFM locations and directions are available at
http://www.cvmgonline.com.
For more information about quitting smoking, the
Great American Smokeout and the CT lung screening, please visit
http://www.catawbavalleymedical.org or call 828/732-6065.
*price subject to change, please confirm coverage and price when making
appointment