Radiology Associates of Hartford Honors Military Members on Veterans Day by Offering Free Lung CT Scans

Radiology Associates of Hartford (RAH), is celebrating Veterans Day, by offering free lung screenings on Tuesday, November 11 at all three of its central Connecticut locations to veterans and active duty military members. Anyone with a valid military ID and a written order for the scan from their doctor can get a free lung CT scan at RAH’s Avon, Enfield and Glastonbury locations during regular business hours.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. The American Cancer Society estimates that lung cancer accounts for nearly 30 percent of all cancer deaths in the U.S. each year, killing more people than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. Early detection with a non-invasive low-dose CT lung scan is the best tool available to catch it in its earliest stages. Lung cancer is often not diagnosed until it’s at an advanced stage since the symptoms of the disease like a worsening cough, shortness of breath, back pain and fatigue can seem related to other health problems.

Who should get a low-dose screening lung scan?

The United States Preventative Task Force recommends a yearly lung CT scan if you are a smoker or former smoker who quit within the last 15 years:

· Who smoked an average of a pack a day for 30 years

· Are between the ages of 55-79

Current or former smokers who smoked two or more packs of cigarettes for the last 15 years should also get a yearly lung CT scan.

Non-veterans who schedule a lung CT at any of RAH’s locations during the month of November will be entered into a drawing to win a year-long membership to Cardio Express to help them continue on their path to wellness. All patients need a written order from their doctor for the screening. Click here to learn more about how to prepare for a CT Scan.

To schedule your lung CT at RAH call 860-714-2724.

About Radiology Associates of Hartford, P.C. Radiology Associates of Hartford, P.C., is a network of medical imaging centers offering full-service diagnostic imaging in three convenient locations: Avon, Enfield and Glastonbury. Services include state-of-the-art MRI, CT, digital mammography, diagnostic X-ray, ultrasound, DEXA bone densitometry, breast and thyroid biopsies, and varicose vein treatment. Our community-based radiologists are subspecialty trained and committed to excellence in service to patients and referring physicians. For more information, call 860-714-2724, visit www.rahxray.com or find RAH on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rahxray.