Lung Cancer Screening
A Safe, Simple Screening Could Save Your Life
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. If you are a current or former smoker, routine lung cancer screening can detect cancer early, when it is most treatable. Early detection through screening can significantly improve survival rates. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we use low-dose spiral CT scans, a safe, quick procedure that takes just five minutes. The CT scan produces detailed 3D images of the lungs, helping to detect even the smallest lesions that may not appear on an X-ray.
We are proud to be designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance, meaning our Lung Cancer Screening Program adheres to the latest evidence-based guidelines for both screening and treatment.
To schedule a lung cancer screening, you will need a prescription from a healthcare provider. If you meet the eligibility criteria or have questions about whether you qualify, schedule an appointment with a primary care provider or pulmonologist. You can also contact one of our locations listed below to speak with a team member from our Lung Cancer Screening Program.
Lung cancer screening is covered by Medicare and most private insurance plans for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Current or former smoker (quit within the last 15 years)
- Age 50 to 80 years old
- No symptoms of lung cancer
- At least a 20-pack-year smoking history (e.g., two packs per day for 10 years or one pack per day for 20 years)
Hackensack University Medical Center
20 Prospect Ave, Suite 112
Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Phone: 551-996-3384
Bayshore Medical Center
727 North Beers Street
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
Phone: 732-962-7464
Palisades Medical Center
7600 River Road
North Bergen, NJ
Phone: 201-520-4774
Mountainside Medical Center
One Bay Avenue
Montclair, NJ
Phone: 973-429-6444
JFK University Medical Center
60 James Street
Edison, NJ
Phone: 855-535-5864
Old Bridge Medical Center
3548 U.S. 9
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Phone: 732-970-0420
Riverview Medical Center
1 Riverview Plaza, 4th Floor Blaisdell
Red Bank, NJ
Phone: 732-530-2222
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone: 732-776-2434
Ocean University Medical Center
425 Jack Martin Boulevard
Brick NJ 08724
Phone: 732-836-4856
Health Village Imaging at Manahawkin
1301 New Jersey 72 West
Manahawkin, NJ
Phone: 609-660-9729
