You likely qualify for low-dose CT lung cancer screening if you are 50 to 80 years old, have a 20 pack-year smoking history, and still smoke or quit within the past 15 years. Those are the national rules from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Medicare uses a narrower age range, and that gap surprises...
Pre-surgical diagnostic testing in Miami usually means a short list of heart and chest tests that show whether your body can safely handle anesthesia and surgery. The list varies by patient. It depends on your health, age, and the size of the operation. The biggest problem is rarely the test itself. It’s usually results that...
If breast cancer runs in your family, your screening should usually start before 40. A mammogram family history plan in Miami is built on two numbers: how old your relative was at diagnosis, and what your calculated lifetime risk turns out to be. The American College of Radiology recommends every woman get a formal risk...
Yes, an X-ray can show broken bones, infections, or signs of cancer, but there are limits to what it can detect. They are very effective at revealing bone fractures, making them the preferred method for detecting broken bones. They can also show certain infections, especially if they cause changes in bone or lung tissue. Imaging...
Early detection saves lives, and mammograms are one of the most effective tools for diagnosing breast cancer. But what about women under 40? While routine mammograms are typically recommended for women starting at age 40, there are situations where younger women may need this screening. Vital Imaging focuses on providing personalized care for every patient....
We don’t fully understand what causes colon cancer, otherwise known as colorectal cancer. As in most cancers, it begins when healthy cells mutate, grow and divide out of control, destroying normal healthy tissue. When they accumulate, they form a tumor or can travel to other parts of the body. According to Fight Colorectal Cancer, these...
