Advanced Pulmonary Services at Manatee Health in Florida
The word “pulmonary” is used to describe issues that affect the lungs. When patients have pulmonary diseases, they may have trouble breathing well or have a lung infection like pneumonia. Manatee Health’s Lung Institute has been named a Screening Center of Excellence for its commitment to responsible, early lung cancer screening.
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According to the American Cancer Society, heavy cigarette smokers are at the highest risk for several cancers, including lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Americans.
Every year, more people die of lung cancer than of breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Smoking – including cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking – is likely responsible for up to 85% of all lung cancer diagnoses.
People at high risk of other pulmonary conditions – such as asthma, emphysema and tuberculosis – can improve their chances of surviving the disease if it’s detected and accurately diagnosed in the earliest stages.
Cigarette smokers at higher risk of lung and breathing issues
A pulmonologist at Manatee Health in Manatee County, FL, might also consider a patient at higher risk of breathing conditions and lung cancer if they presently smoke or experience:
- Chronic environmental pollution
- Exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke
- Exposure to radon (naturally occurring radioactive gas)
- Exposure to workplace poisons like asbestos and diesel exhaust
- Family history of lung cancer
- Radiation therapy (to the chest)
- Unhealthy high-fat, high-sugar diet
Awards for early lung cancer screenings
Early screening for lung cancer is carried out safely, efficiently and equitably to save thousands of peoples’ lives each year.
American College of Radiology Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center
Manatee Memorial follows standards set by the American College of Radiology and earned a designation as a lung cancer screening center.
Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer Alliance
This award recognizes excellence in screening services in accordance with the guidelines set by the Lung Cancer Alliance.