In Warwick, Rhode Island, a new early detection program is available for those at risk for developing lung cancer. The program, which operates out of Kent Hospital in Warwick, aims to identify those at high risk for the disease and detect lung cancer in its early stages. Those who are diagnosed with lung cancer when it is in its early stages have a better chance of combating the disease.

“While there is no screening for lung cancer, we can certainly be proactive to work with high risk patients and their primary care physician, to determine further testing and if necessary, treatment,” said Dr. Michael Dacey, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Kent Hospital. “The ultimate goal with the program is to find potential cases of lung cancer at the earliest stage possible when treatment can be most successful, and help save lives.”

More people die from lung cancer than from breast, prostate and colon cancer combined. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 215,000 new cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in 2008. Those who are at high risk of developing various forms of lung cancer include people who smoke, or those who have been exposed to materials like radon and asbestos. Asbestos exposure can cause many forms of lung cancer, as well as mesothelioma, a rare cancer that can affect the lungs as well as other organs and tissues.

Those at risk can learn more about the program and their specific risk at www.kenthospital.org. The program is not covered by insurance, and cost is $300 for a round of testing.

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