The Legacy Lung Screening and Smoking Cessation Project
The Legacy Lung Screening and Smoking Cessation Project is for current smokers. It is a clinical and research program funded by a grant from The American Legacy Foundation that studies smoking cessation techniques in the context of CT screening for the detection of lung cancer and other tobacco-related diseases. These diseases include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiac disease and lung cancer.
Who is eligible?
If you are a current smoker over the age of 50, you may be eligible for this study.
What happens when someone enrolls?
People who participate in this study will receive a FREE non-invasive low-dose CT scan of the chest. In addition, a brief interview will be conducted to ascertain past medical history. All participants will receive materials to help them quit smoking, and some will also receive a 15-minute free counseling session. If an abnormality is found and further procedures are required, your health insurance should cover it.
Where is this study taking place?
There are a number of I-ELCAP member sites taking part in this study, including Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD, Christiana Care Cancer Center in Newark, DE, Bend Memorial Clinic in Bend, OR, and City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA. Additional sites may be joining the study. To find out if there is a new site in your area, contact us at the phone number or email address below.
More information
For more information about the Legacy Lung Screening and Smoking Cessation Project, email us at coordinator@ielcap.org or call us at 1-212-241-2420.
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