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NHS Lung Cancer Screening coming to Norfolk and Waveney

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening programme is available for people aged 55 to 74. 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 lung health check, which is an appointment with a nurse either in person or over the telephone. They will ask you some questions and use the answers 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 low dose CT 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.

Why is it 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.

Who is eligible?

People aged 55 to 74 years old.

Smokers or ex-smokers.

Registered to a GP in Norfolk or Waveney.

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 nurse 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. This information will be used to calculate your risk of Lung Cancer.

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Based on your lung cancer risk, you may be invited for a low-dose lung CT scan. This non-invasive procedure uses less radiation than standard CT scans and helps detect 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.

What happens after the Lung Health Scan?

Your results will be sent to you by mail. There are four possible outcomes after your lung health scan:

Outcome 1

No problems found The scan showed no signs of lung cancer or abnormalities. You may be asked to return for another scan in two years. However, lung cancer could still develop or may have been missed. If you notice any changes before your next scan, contact your doctor.

Outcome 2

Further scan needed This usually means that there are some shadows on the scan, which is probably something harmless but it could be more serious. We will write and ask you to come for another scan sooner than normal, in around three months, just to check.

Outcome 3

Abnormal result This means there is something abnormal on the scan and you need further tests. We will call you and write to the hospital so you can be seen by a doctor. It could mean you have lung cancer. Around half of people with an abnormal result will have lung cancer.

Outcome 4

Incidental finding This means there is no sign of lung cancer but there are signs of other problems on the scan that may need treatment or medical advice. We will write to you and your GP, you may need to see your GP or another doctor.

Benefits of Lung Health CT scanning


26%

Reduction in lung cancer mortality rates in men through early screening

39 – 61%

Reduction in lung cancer mortality rates in women through early screening

74%

Early-stage lung cancers detected, leading to higher treatment success rates

20x

Greater likelihood of survival in 5 years with early stage lung cancer diagnoses.

Sources https://www.england.nhs.uk/blog/rolling-out-targeted-lung-health-checks/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/04/hundreds-of-people-diagnosed-with-cancer-early-through-life-saving-nhs-lung-checks/

Patient Testimonials

Targeted Lung Health Checks - Harry’s Story

Harry shares his experience of being diagnosed and receiving quick treatment due to the Lung Health screening program.

Targeted Lung Health Checks - Pete's Story

Pete shares his experience of having a targeted lung health check and how it resulted in detection of early stage lung cancer which he has now received treatment for.

Targeted Lung Health Checks - Christine's Story

Christine shares her experience of being invited to and having an NHS Targeted Lung Health Check in Hull.

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