NHS Lung Cancer Screening coming to Surrey and Sussex

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening programme is available for people aged 55 to 75. Partnered with the NHS, TIC Imaging is a provider of Lung Health Checks across the UK.
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About the service

A Lung Cancer screening is a two stage process in which we assess the health of your lungs.
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You will have a phone call or meeting with a health professional to evaluate your chances of developing lung cancer.
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If you are identified as someone who has a higher chance of developing lung cancer you’ll be invited to have a quick scan. The scan will take a detailed image of your lungs for us to review. If a problem is found you’ll be referred on for treatment.

How it works

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People aged 55-74 years and registered with a GP will receive an invite letter through post in a yellow envelope from the NHS. This Is not a self referral programme and you will be invited for your lung health check by letter.

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A patient care advisor will call you within 14 days to complete your assessment over the telephone, which will take approximately 15 minutes.

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During the telephone call you will be asked questions about your overall lung health, lifestyle, family, and medical history.

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You may then be invited to have a lung CT scan. This checks for early signs of lung cancer.

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Scans take place on TIC Imaging mobile vans in community locations, so they are local and easy to access.

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Your results will be sent to you by letter and if a follow up is needed the team will contact you to talk to you about what the next steps are. In the majority of cases, no further action is needed.

Why it is needed

Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer in the UK and it is commonly diagnosed too late as there are often no symptoms at an early stage.

Lung health checks will help save lives by identifying lung cancer at an earlier stage, when it is much more treatable and there is a higher chance of survival.

If you are a current or former smoker you are at higher risk of lung conditions and by screening these issues, they can be treatable.

Attending a lung health check can help find issues early before symptoms occur. A 30 minute appointment could save your life

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme is an initiative aimed at detecting lung cancer early, when it’s more treatable. Eligible individuals are invited for a free lung health check and may receive a low-dose CT scan to identify any early signs of lung cancer.
You are eligible if you are aged between 55 and 74, are registered with a GP, and have a history of smoking (current or former smoker). Invitations are sent by letter; it’s not a self-referral programme.
Eligible individuals will receive an invitation letter in a yellow envelope from the NHS. A patient care advisor will then call you within 14 days to complete a telephone assessment.
During the 15-minute call, you’ll be asked questions about your lung health, lifestyle, family history, and medical history. This helps assess your risk of developing lung cancer.
If the telephone assessment indicates a higher risk of lung cancer, you’ll be invited to have a low-dose CT scan of your lungs to check for early signs of cancer.
Scans are conducted on mobile units located in convenient community locations, such as supermarket car parks. The units operate seven days a week, including evenings, to make it easy for you to attend.
No special preparation is needed. You can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. The scan is quick, painless, and typically takes about 10 seconds of breath-holding during the procedure.
  • No problems found: No signs of lung cancer; you’ll be invited for another check in two years.
  • Second scan needed: An unclear area was found; a follow-up scan will be scheduled.
  • Further tests needed: Something concerning was detected; you’ll be referred for additional tests.
  • Another problem found: No cancer detected, but another issue identified; you’ll be referred for appropriate care.
Lung cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages and is frequently diagnosed too late. Early detection through lung health checks can lead to simpler and more effective treatment, significantly improving survival rates.
Yes, during your lung health check, you’ll be offered advice and support to help you quit smoking, as smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer.
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