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NHS Lung Cancer Screening coming to Norfolk and Waveney

The NHS Lung Cancer Screening program is available for people aged 55 to 74 who are current or former smokers. Partnered with the NHS, TIC Imaging is a provider of Lung Cancer Screening across the UK.

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About the service

A Lung Cancer screening is a two-stage process in which we assess your risk of developing lung cancer.

1

You will have a lung health screening, 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 risk of developing lung cancer.

2

If you are identified as someone who has a higher risk 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 to be reviewed. In case an abnormal finding is found, you will 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 early symptoms are rare.

Lung cancer screening can help identifying lung cancer at an early stage, which increases treatment possibilities and survival rates.

If you are a current or a former smoker, you are at higher risk of lung conditions and screening helps in identifying these conditions when they can be treated.

Attending a lung cancer screening can help identify changes in your lungs 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

1

People aged 55-74 years who are registered with a GP will receive an invitation letter through post from the NHS. This Is not a self-referral programme, if eligible you will be invited by letter.

2

A nurse will call you to complete your screening over the telephone or you can arrange a face to face appointment if preferred, both of which takes approximately 15 minutes.

3

During your telephone face-to-face consultation you will be asked questions about your lung health, lifestyle, family, and medical history. This information will be used to assess your risk for lung cancer.

4

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 will help detect early signs of lung cancer.

5

Scans will take place in mobile TIC Imaging units in your local community. Locations will be accessible and in various areas.

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 If the scan shows no signs of lung cancer or other abnormalities, you may be asked to return for another scan in two years. However, lung cancer can still develop or may have been missed. If you notice any changes before your next scan is due, contact your GP.

Outcome 2

Further scan needed This means there are some findings on the scan, which is probably harmless but it might need further investigations. We will write to you inviting you back for a repeat scan sooner than normal, within 3 months to recheck.

Outcome 3

Abnormal result This means the scan has identified an abnormality and you may require further tests. We will make a referral to the hospital and you will be contacted directly.

Outcome 4

Incidental finding This means whilst there are no signs of lung cancer, the screening has identified health conditions that may need further medical advice/treatment. We will write to you and your GP and your GP will contact you for an appointment.

Benefits of Lung cancer Screening 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.

Screening Locations

Lung Screening Location

We are coming to:

Sainsburys, Scania Way, King’s Lynn, PE30 4LR

For any queries, please contact us at 0333 358 2111 or email us at lcs@tichealth.co.uk

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