Diagnostic Services
Diagnostic Services in McConnellsburg, Pa. Diagnostic Imaging: When you need to have diagnostic imaging testing or have x-rays taken, trust the quality and experience of the Fulton County Medical Center Radiology Services. Our friendly staff, extended hours, and comfortable waiting and testing areas will ensure that your experience is positive and productive.
can’t test those, you can get a DEXA scan on your forearm. These areas can give your doctor a good idea of whether you’re likely to get fractures in other bones in your body. Appointments Required: Please contact our Scheduling Department, 717485-2886
Computed Tomography (CT): CT uses x-rays to take pictures of sections of the body. A CT scan shows the body’s organs more clearly and in greater detail than regular x-rays. Fulton County Medical Center offers a 64-slice CT scanner which provides improved image quality and speed compared to conventional CT scanners. In addition, updated computer software has allowed for a reduction in the total dose of radiation you receive from an exam. CT scans help: • Find abnormalities in the body which may indicate disease • Determine how far a disease has spread • Show the effects of treatment and how your body is responding to it FCMC Diagnostic Imaging offers Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screenings for eligible candidates. Eligible candidates are between the ages of 55 and 80, have a history of heavy smoking, and smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years. Heavy smoking means you have a smoking history of 30 pack years or more. For example, a person could have a 30-pack year history by smoking 1 pack per day for 30 years or 2 packs per day for 15 years. Lung cancer screening looks for potentially cancerous spots in the lung called pulmonary nodules. Screening is best performed with a low-dose CT scan, which can detect nodules up to 10 times smaller than those that can be seen by x-ray. This type of screening offers the best chance of finding lung cancer in its earliest, most curable stages. Appointments Required: Please contact our Scheduling Department, 717485-2886.
Lung Cancer Screenings: Why depend on luck to discover an early lung cancer? Routine mammography and colonoscopy save many lives by discovering breast and colon cancer at an early curable state; why not screen for lung cancer?
DEXA Scan: Testing your bone density -- how strong your bones are -- is the only way to know for sure if you have osteoporosis. One common test doctors use is called dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA). DEXA scanning focuses on two main areas -- the hip and the spine. If you
Early Detection is Key
Early detection and diagnosis of a lung nodule, which may be cancerous, provides the best chance for a cure. Lung cancer has been one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States, as well as in Fulton County. There is now clear evidence that screening people at high risk for lung cancer with a low-dose CT scan leads to 20% fewer deaths from this disease. At FCMC, we offer a low-dose screening CT scan to identify nodules or other findings suggestive of lung cancer which can then be managed by one of our specialists. What is a Lung Nodule? A pulmonary nodule is any “spot” in the lung that is less than 3 centimeters in diameter. Often these nodules cause no symptoms and therefore go undetected. The majority of nodules are found through testing performed for other reasons, such as x-rays or CT scans for pneumonia or abdominal pain. While most pulmonary nodules are benign and can come from an infection or scar tissue from old infection, some are early signs of lung cancer and require prompt evaluation. Lung Nodule Screening FCMC provides rapid evaluation and referral for treatment of pul2020 FULTON COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER DIRECTORY
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