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Lung Health Center

Lung Health Center

Lung Health Center

At Care New England, our Lung Health Center is here to support your respiratory health. Whether you need screening, guidance, or ongoing care, our expert team helps you get the right tests and resources to protect your lung health. 

As an American College of Radiology Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center, we provide safe, effective low-dose CT scans (LDCT) to detect early signs of lung cancer. Our radiologists closely monitor all scans for suspicious nodules and follow evidence-based guidelines to ensure accurate results and coordinated care with your primary provider.

Contact Information

Lung Health, Lung Cancer Screening & Lung Nodule Clinic

Outpatient Clinic locations:

  • 111 Brewster St, Pawtucket, RI 02860
  • 1407 South Country Trail, Bldg 4, Ste 430, East Greenwich, RI 02818
  • Kent Hospital, 455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 

Outpatient Imaging:

  • Kent Hospital, 455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

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Expert Care

We are an American College of Radiology Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. That means you can trust us to give you safe and effective care.

If your scan shows something unusual, our radiologists and lung care team will review your results and work with your PCP. Our team also meets regularly at a Thoracic Tumor Board to review cases together. This way, you get the best plan for your care.

Your Journey with Us

Step One: Order

 Your primary care doctor (PCP) may order a lung CT scan. 

Step Two: Screening

You get your CT scan at Kent Hospital.

 

Step Three: Guidance

Our Lung Screening Program Coordinator will contact you. They’ll talk with you and your PCP to decide next steps.

  • You may need additional imaging. 
  • Or your PCP may send you to our Lung Health Clinic.

Step Four: Care

 If more care is needed, our Lung Health Clinic team will guide you through treatment every step of the way. 

Why Screening Matters

Finding lung changes early can make a big difference.

Benefits of Screening
  1. Screening can bring peace of mind when results are normal.
  2. Screening also gives you and your doctor a chance to talk about healthy choices, like quitting smoking.
  3. A 5 minute low-dose CT scan can be life-saving by detecting cancer early.
Who Is at Risk?

Anyone can get lung cancer. However, risk is higher if you:

  • Smoke or have smoked in the past
  • Have been exposed to radon or second-hand smoke
  • Worked around asbestos, diesel exhaust, or certain chemicals
  • Have a family history of lung cancer

FAQs

Who is at risk for Lung Cancer?

Anyone can get lung cancer, non-smokers as well as smokers.

  • Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor.
  • Other risk factors include:
  • Radon
  • Second-hand smoke
  • Asbestos, arsenic, diesel exhaust, silica, chromium.
  • Personal or Family History of Lung Cancer
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer ?

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual screening for adults who meet the following criteria:

  • Age 55 and 75
  • Current smoker or quit within past 15 years
  • History of heavy smoking - at least a 30-pack year history (For example, an average of a pack a day for 30 years, or two packs per day for 15 years)
  • No current signs or symptoms of lung cancer
  • You may also qualify if you are over age 50 with other risk factors.

Talk with your doctor about the personal risks and benefits of screening.

What are the signs and symptoms of Lung Cancer?

The most common symptoms of lung cancer are:

  • A cough that does not go away or gets worse
  • Coughing up blood or rust-colored sputum (spit or phlegm)
  • Chest pain that is often worse with deep breathing, coughing, or laughing
  • Hoarseness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Shortness of breath
  • Feeling tired or weak
  • Infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia that don’t go away or keep coming back
  • New onset of wheezing
How Do You Screen for Lung Cancer?

Kent-Lung-ClinicThe only recommended screening test for lung cancer is low-dose computed tomography (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT).  

During an LDCT scan, you lie on a table and a CT scanner uses a low dose (amount) of radiation to make detailed images of your lungs.

  • The scan only takes a few minutes and is not painful.
  • No fasting required, no needles, no injection.
  • You can stay in your own comfortable clothing.

Our Care Team

We believe in “continuity of care,” which means you won’t be left on your own. From screening to treatment, we’ll guide you at every step.

Our team includes:
  • Pulmonologists
  • Thoracic Surgeons
  • Radiologists
  • Interventional Radiologists
  • Oncologists
  • Radiation Oncologists
  • Pathologists
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Patient Navigator
  • Lung Screening Coordinator

 

The Patient Navigator and Lung Screening Coordinator are here to:
  • Answer your questions
  • Help schedule tests and visits quickly
  • Guide you through the next steps
  • Offer support for quitting smoking
  • Make sure nothing falls through the cracks