Shore Medical Center's Cancer Center in Somers Point (Courtesy of Shore Medical Center)
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but early detection can significantly improve survival.
To help detect lung cancer sooner, Shore Medical Center, a member of the Penn Cancer Network, is offering free lung cancer screening consultations for eligible individuals on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 at Shore Cancer Center in Somers Point.
Consultations will be conducted by Julianne Jackson of Shore Physicians Group’s Mays Landing Primary Care office.
During the appointment, participants will undergo a risk assessment and determine their eligibility for a Low Dose CT scan, or LDCT.
Eligible individuals will then be scheduled for a free LDCT scan at Advanced Shore Imaging Associates in Northfield at a later date convenient for them.
“Low Dose CT screening is a proven tool that allows us to detect lung cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages,” Jackson said. “For individuals at high risk, this simple screening can truly save lives.”
Screenings are recommended for adults ages 50 to 80 who are current smokers or who have quit within the past 15 years and have a history of smoking one pack per day for 20 years or two packs per day for 10 years.
Both the consultation and, if eligible, the LDCT scan will be provided at no cost to participants.
Appointments are required and space is limited. People who meet the criteria and wish to participate should call (609) 653-3923 to schedule their consultation.
Shore Medical Center is proud to partner with Advanced Shore Imaging Associates and Shore Physicians Group to provide this potentially life-saving service to the community.
