Lung Health Check
OVERVIEW
Lung Health Check
During your assessment, your Preventicum Doctor may discuss referring you for a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan of your lungs if you have specific risk factors. This quick, painless and non-invasive scan is highly effective at detecting lung abnormalities, including early-stage lung cancer. Unlike a traditional chest x-ray, an LDCT scan provides detailed images that can reveal cancers too small to be seen with other methods, offering a critical advantage in early detection. Early identification allows for timely treatment and can significantly improve outcomes.
Your LDCT scan will be reported by a Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist and if clinically indicated, your Preventicum Doctor will refer you to a Respiratory Consultant. Your Lung Health Check results will be included in your Preventicum report and available on your dedicated client portal.
Questions and answers
Who should consider a Lung Health Check?
We recommend LDCT scans for clients over 35 who have a higher risk of developing lung cancer and meet any of the following criteria:
- Have ever smoked
- Have a persistent cough
- Have a family history of lung cancer
- Have been exposed to asbestos or other cancer-causing elements
- Have had Covid-19 and have ongoing symptoms
If you have concerns about your lung health but do not meet these criteria or are considering a Lung Health Check as a standalone test, rather than as part of your Preventicum health assessment, we recommend speaking with your GP who can advise on the most clinically appropriate next steps to address your concerns.
Is LDCT safe?
During a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan, you are briefly exposed to a small, highly focused amount of radiation in the form of x-rays. The state-of-the-art scanner at Queen Square uses significantly lower doses of radiation that conventional scanners and your Lung Health Check scan would deliver five times less radiation than a traditional CT scan of the same area, equivalent to one year’s worth of background radiation living in London.
How can I book a Lung Health Check?
Our Lung Health Check is exclusively available as part of a Preventicum health assessment. If you are over 35 years old and meet the eligibility criteria, your Preventicum Doctor will recommend a Lung Health Check.
Where will my Lung Health Check be performed?
The LDCT scan of your lungs will take place at Queen Square Imaging Centre, one of London’s most established diagnostic imaging centres. Queen Square is just a fifteen-minute walk from Preventicum or a five-minute taxi ride. We can book your Lung Health Check for you and your scan results will be incorporated into your Preventicum results report and available on your dedicated client portal.
What happens if something is found during my Lung Health Check?
In partnership with HLHLung, LDCT scans performed at Queen Square are analysed by one of our Preventicum Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologists, supported by advanced technology, which enhances the detection of lung abnormalities that might otherwise be missed by the human eye.
While findings are common, most are noncancerous and harmless. If any concerning abnormalities are detected, you will have the opportunity to discuss these with your Preventicum Doctor and we would refer you to a Respiratory Consultant for further investigations if clinically appropriate.
