Early detection can make a critical difference in treating lung cancer, and Huntsville Hospital is offering eligible North Alabama residents an opportunity to get screened during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

The hospital will host a Lung Cancer Screening Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall, 1963 S. Memorial Parkway.

The event will offer low-dose CT scans for eligible current and former smokers ages 50 to 80 who meet screening guidelines based on their smoking history.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Because the disease often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages, screening can help identify cancer when more treatment options are available.

Low-dose CT screening is a quick, noninvasive procedure that uses a lower dose of radiation than a standard CT scan to create detailed images of the lungs.

Advance registration and eligibility screening are required by Thursday, Nov. 12.

Eligible patients with insurance will have their insurance billed for the screening. The self-pay cost is $149, and uninsured patients may qualify for financial assistance through Huntsville Hospital.

To register, call 256-265-2314 or complete the online registration form.

Huntsville Hospital Health System serves more than 1.5 million people across North Alabama and southern Tennessee through its network of nonprofit hospitals and medical facilities.

For more information about Huntsville Hospital Health System, visit hh.health.

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