BTMed offers annual screening for lung cancer to eligible participants at high risk for lung cancer. BTMed uses low-dose helical computed tomography (CT) scans to detect lung cancer at an early stage, when treatment is more effective.
BTMed ELCD Eligibility Criteria:
- Age 50-80*
And one of the following:
- Current or former smoker with 20 or more pack years
- Asbestosis-related findings on chest x-ray
- Current or former smoker with 10 or more pack years, and one of the following:
- 5 or more years working on a DOE site or construction trades work
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on spirometry, or self-reported physician diagnosed COPD; chronic bronchitis; or emphysema if spirometry data is unavailable
- A personal history any cancer except for skin cancer
*Participants over 80 years old must be cleared by a primary care physician to continue in the ELCD Program.
BTMed provides initial/baseline, follow-up, and annual scans to eligible ELCD participants. Ongoing annual repeat low-dose CT scans are offered if an individual’s initial/baseline scan is normal.
If an individual’s scan shows one or more nodules that are not highly suspicious for cancer, they are offered a follow-up scan at 3 or 6 months to determine if there have been any changes to the nodule(s). If a nodule is suspicious for lung cancer, the participant is referred to a specialist for diagnostic evaluation and treatment. BTMed does not provide compensation or pay for follow-up care for participants.
The ELCD Program is currently available at the following locations:
- Denver, CO
- Augusta, GA
- Savannah, GA
- Idaho Falls, ID
- Paducah, KY
- Kansas City, MO
- Cincinnati, OH
- Portsmouth, OH
- West Columbia, SC
- Lenoir City, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Sevierville, TN
- Richland, WA
- Seattle, WA