
Fitness & Longevity: Unlocking Your Full Potential at Forbes Longevity Center
At the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, the Forbes Longevity Center is transforming lives through cutting-edge health and wellness practices. Our primary mission is your
A CT (computed tomography) scan of the lungs can be beneficial in screening for lung cancer, especially in individuals who are smokers. Here are some key benefits of performing a CT scan for lung cancer screening:
Lung cancer often goes undetected until it reaches an advanced stage, making it challenging to treat effectively. CT scans can detect lung cancer at an earlier stage, even before symptoms manifest. Early detection increases the chances of successful treatment and improved patient outcomes.
CT scans are highly sensitive imaging tests, capable of detecting even small abnormalities in the lungs. They can identify nodules or lesions that may be indicative of lung cancer. Smokers have a higher risk of developing lung cancer, and CT scans can effectively detect suspicious findings, allowing for prompt intervention.
Modern CT scanners provide high-resolution images of the lungs, allowing for detailed evaluation. This enables radiologists to visualize and analyze lung nodules more accurately, determining their size, shape, and characteristics. The level of detail provided by CT scans can aid in distinguishing benign nodules from potentially malignant ones.
Several studies have demonstrated that lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans in high-risk individuals, such as smokers, can lead to a reduction in lung cancer mortality. Early detection and treatment can significantly improve survival rates and overall prognosis for patients.
Dr. Tarin Forbes, Dr. Elim Fitzgerald and the entire team at Forbes Longevity Center believe that the best doctors are not only teachers and mentors, but are also leaders that are willing to walk the walk to health and not just advise others to do so. Everything we do is geared towards inspiring patients to live a vibrant life and restoring health using a very personalized medical approach.
At the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, the Forbes Longevity Center is transforming lives through cutting-edge health and wellness practices. Our primary mission is your
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