Diagnostic imaging plays an important role in diagnosing, staging, and monitoring cancer. At Cancer Specialists of North Florida, our imaging services help your care team better understand your condition and make informed decisions about your treatment.
We offer convenient, on-site imaging services, including PET/CT, MRI, and CT scans, at select CSNF locations.
Low-dose CT scans can help detect lung cancer at an early stage, when it may be easier to treat. Unlike a chest X-ray, which produces a two-dimensional image of the lungs, a CT scan creates detailed, cross-sectional images that provide a more complete view of the lungs.
The term “low-dose” means the scan uses less radiation than a standard-dose CT scan. Low-dose CT lung cancer screenings have been shown to reduce lung cancer deaths in people at high risk compared with chest X-rays alone.
If you meet the following criteria, you are a candidate for a low-dose CT lung screening:
Some diagnostic imaging exams at CSNF require you to lie in or near a small, enclosed space. If you are claustrophobic or have concerns about the exam, please talk with your physician before your appointment.
Your physician may prescribe medication to help you relax during the exam. If you take a sedative before your appointment, you must have a family member or friend accompany you and drive you home. Do not drive after taking a sedative.
Beaches
700 3rd St.
3rd Floor
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Fleming Island
2370 Market Dr.
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Northside
725 Skymarks Dr, Ste 10
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Riverside
Mary Virginia Terry Cancer Center
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Southside
7015 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Southpoint
7015 AC Skinner Pkwy., Bldg 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
