Lung Cancer Screening

When: Saturday, November 11, 2023
Location: CCRI located in the Jackson Medical Mall

Contact Info: Jewell Davis at jdavis25@umc.edu or 601-815-5718

Description:

The UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute will host a free lung cancer screening event on Saturday, Nov. 11 for qualifying uninsured and underinsured participants. Screenings will be scheduled from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

This event seeks to offer patients an easy and painless screening that can spot lung cancer before symptoms begin. The screening is recommended for the following: individuals ages 50 to 77; cigarette smokers or former cigarette smokers who have quit within the past 15 years; and individuals with a smoking history of at least 20 pack years*. (Packs of cigarettes smoked per day x number of years smoked. For example, 1 pack a day for 20 years, or 2 packs a day for 10 years.)

Members of the thoracic oncology team will be on site to discuss findings or questions regarding follow-up care. Appointments for the screening event are required. Call 601-984-LUNG (5864) and choose option 1 to determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment.

Registration will close Nov. 3.