イメージHealth checkup facilities offering Lung CT (Low-Dose CT) in Toyama
A CT scan of the chest aimed at the early detection of lung cancer
What Lung CT (Low-Dose CT) can reveal & when to get it
This scan images the lungs using a lower radiation dose than a standard CT, and is used to detect small pulmonary nodules and early-stage lung cancer that may be missed on a chest X-ray. It is considered particularly useful for individuals at high risk of lung cancer, such as smokers.
Main conditions it can detect and evaluate
- Lung cancer and pulmonary nodules
- Findings suggestive of emphysema and COPD
- Findings suggestive of interstitial pneumonia
When to consider this test
Japan's organized lung cancer screening program uses chest X-ray (with sputum cytology when indicated) for adults aged 40 and over, once a year. A 2025 effectiveness-evaluation guideline found evidence supporting low-dose CT for heavy smokers (roughly ages 50–74); however, formal adoption into the national population-based screening program has not yet occurred, and low-dose CT is currently offered mainly as an optional (voluntary) examination.
Screening interval: Optional (voluntary) basis. For heavy smokers, once a year is the general guideline (effectiveness evaluated in the 2025 guidelines). Please consult your physician.
Benefits
- ○Better at detecting smaller lesions than a chest X-ray
- ○Lower radiation exposure compared with a standard CT
- ○May lead to earlier detection of lung cancer in heavy smokers
Points to note when getting tested
- !Involves X-ray radiation exposure (low-dose, but not zero)
- !Benign nodules are frequently detected, which may require follow-up monitoring or additional testing
- !The balance of benefits and harms for non-heavy smokers has not been fully established
Facilities offering Lung CT (Low-Dose CT) in Toyama
イメージイメージ富山県 富山市元町2-3-20
不二越駅より徒歩4分 トップへ サイドメニュー ME
診療所ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がんPSA+5
土曜受診可Web予約可健保補助対応
イメージ認定施設
富山県 高岡市永楽町5-10
高岡駅より当院専用バスで約10分、またはタクシーで約7分
病院ドック学会
CTPET肺CT動脈硬化
土曜受診可日曜受診可巡回健診あり送迎あり
脳ドックPET-CT検診
イメージTests commonly offered at facilities with Lung CT (Low-Dose CT) in Toyama
Frequently asked questions about Lung CT (Low-Dose CT) in Toyama
Where can I get Lung CT (Low-Dose CT) in Toyama?
Toyama has 4 health checkup facilities offering Lung CT (Low-Dose CT), of which 4 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can Lung CT (Low-Dose CT) detect?
This scan images the lungs using a lower radiation dose than a standard CT, and is used to detect small pulmonary nodules and early-stage lung cancer that may be missed on a chest X-ray. It is considered particularly useful for individuals at high risk of lung cancer, such as smokers. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Lung cancer and pulmonary nodules, Findings suggestive of emphysema and COPD, Findings suggestive of interstitial pneumonia.
Who should get Lung CT (Low-Dose CT), and how often?
Japan's organized lung cancer screening program uses chest X-ray (with sputum cytology when indicated) for adults aged 40 and over, once a year. A 2025 effectiveness-evaluation guideline found evidence supporting low-dose CT for heavy smokers (roughly ages 50–74); however, formal adoption into the national population-based screening program has not yet occurred, and low-dose CT is currently offered mainly as an optional (voluntary) examination. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Optional (voluntary) basis. For heavy smokers, once a year is the general guideline (effectiveness evaluated in the 2025 guidelines). Please consult your physician.. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.
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