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Pulmonary Diagnostics

Christian Hospital’s Center for Advanced Pulmonary Medicine provides its patients with advanced technologies for earlier detection of lung disease and lung cancer.

Low-Radiation-Dose CT (LDCT) Screening

Christian Hospital utilizes low-radiation-dose CT (LDCT) imaging technology helping to provide an earlier diagnosis of lung cancer, making treatment both easier and more effective. In a reported study, LDCT lung cancer screening has been shown to reduce lung cancer deaths by 20-33% in high-risk populations. It is estimated that following government screening guidelines could save an additional 10,000 to 20,000 lives each year.


low dose ct scan Christian Hospital

Not everyone should be screened for lung cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and American College of Radiology recommend lung cancer screening if you meet the following criteria:

  • You are between 50 and 80 years old
  • Have a smoking history of at least “20 pack-years”
    • Examples:
      • Smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years
      • Smoked 2 packs a day for 10 years
  • You are a current Smoker, or have quit within the last 15 years

Next Steps if you meet the criteria above:

  • You will need to talk with your doctor to decide if screening is right for you
  • A doctor’s order is required to be scheduled for screening

To schedule a lung cancer screening at Christian Hospital, speak with your primary care provider, call 314.653.4050 or request an appointment. To schedule an appointment with a pulmonologist, call 314.747.9355

Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) and Electromagnetic Navigation

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigation are used to better diagnose damaged or diseased tissue found in hard-to-reach parts of the chest. EBUS is particularly helpful to biopsy tumors while electromagnetic navigation allows doctors to remove samples of lung tissue that were previously too small to collect. These outpatient procedures are typically performed after a CT or PET scan has identified an area of concern.



Prior to these medical advancements, surgery was required to biopsy lesions or tumors found in areas such as the lungs, heart, esophagus and lymph nodes – which generally required hospitalization, general anesthetics and a longer recovery period.

To learn more about how lung cancer is diagnosed and treated at Siteman, click here.


Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare provide world-class medical care to families in North St. Louis County, St. Louis and Southwestern Illinois. 

To schedule a lung cancer screening at Christian Hospital or Northwest HealthCare, speak with your primary care provider or request an appointment. To speak with our nurse navigator, Karmen Fugate, RN, MSN, OCN, please call 314.653.4529. To schedule an appointment with a pulmonologist, call 314.747.9355.

Find a doctor or make an appointment: 800.392.0936
General Information: 314.653.5000
Christian Hospital
11133 Dunn Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63136


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