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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month ~ National Lung Cancer Screening Day is November 14th November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. The primary goal is to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risk factors, symptoms, early detection, and treatment options. This annual month-long campaign aims to educate the public about the importance of lung health and encourages people to take proactive steps towards prevention and early diagnosis. During National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, various organizations, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and communities organize events such as informational sessions, fundraisers, walks, and screenings. These activities aim to empower individuals with knowledge about lung cancer, reduce stigma associated with the disease, and emphasize the importance of research and support for those aff ected by lung cancer. Free ME from Lung Cancer is honored to partner with the following organizations to highlight lung cancer and lung cancer screening in Maine: The American Cancer Society, Maine Lung Cancer Coalition and all the hospitals listed below and bring special acknowledgement to Mount Desert Island Hospital. Although Mount Desert Island Hospital is a small community hospital, it’s important to mention that they were the fi rst American College of Radiology Imaging Center of Excellence in the nation. According to the American Cancer Society 2026 Cancer Facts & Figures report, an estimated 229,410 new cases of lung cancer (110,920 in men and 118,500 in women) will be diagnosed in the US and 124,990 people will die from the disease (63,040 in men and 61,950 women) Lung cancer accounts for more than 1 in 5 cancer deaths each year. According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of developing lung cancer in the United States is about 1 in 19 (approximately 5.3%) for the general population, including both smokers and non-smokers. Yes, even those who don’t smoke can get lung cancer. The American Cancer Society 2026 Cancer Facts & Figures also reports that 1,460 people in Maine will be diagnosed with lung & bronchus cancers and 800 will die of the disease. Lung cancer remains the number one cause of death from cancer in Maine (and in the US). We can try to change those statistics by joining together to provide awareness and education and encouraging patients who are at high risk to talk with their doctors to see if they should be screened for lung cancer. Saturday November 14th is National Lung Cancer Screening Day. This annual event aims to increase access to lung cancer screening, particularly for people who work during the week and may have diffi culty accessing screening services during regular business hours. Many hospitals and other health care facilities in Maine off er lung cancer screening, with some off ering screening evenings and/or weekends. We urge all patients who are at high risk for lung cancer (those between the ages of 50-80 who currently use tobacco or did within the past 15 years) to contact their primary care clinician to see if they qualify to be screened. Catching lung cancer early creates treatment opportunities to save lives and improve outcomes. Screening for lung cancer is a quick, easy and non-invasive procedure off ered by many health care providers and is fully covered by most insurance companies including Medicare and MaineCare if you are eligible. Eligibility is based on how much a person used tobacco in their life time and how long it has been since they stopped using tobacco. Talk with your primary care provider about the risks and benefi ts of lung cancer screening. Early detection does save lives. The following facilities off er low dose lung screening CT scans:
Central Maine Healthcare 6 days a week Central Maine Healthcare Bridgton 6 days a week Central Maine Healthcare Rumford 6 Days a week MaineGeneral Health 7 days a week MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland 7 days a week MaineHealth Franklin Hospital MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital 7 days a week MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital 7 days a week MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital 7 days a week MaineHealth Waldo Hospital 5 days a week Mount Desert Island Hospital Bar Harbor 5 days a week 7am to 5 pm Northern Light AR Gould Hospital Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30 pm, Saturday 9:30am – 11:00am Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital Monday -Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm, Saturday 9:30am – 2:30pm Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm Outside of these days and times, screenings are available by advance appointment. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6:00pm Northern Light Maine Coastal Hospital Mon – Fri 7:30am – 5:30pm, Sat and Sun 9:30am – 2:30pm Northern Light Mayo Hospital Monday Friday 7:00am – 6:00pm Outside of these days and times, screenings are available by advance appointment. Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm Outside of these days and times, screenings are available by advance appointment RAYUS Radiology Auburn Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm RAYUS Radiology Brunswick Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm RAYUS Radiology Rock Row Westbrook Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm RAYUS Scarborough Monday and Tuesday 7:00am-6:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 7am-5pm, Friday 7:00am -6 :00pm and Some Saturdays available (hours vary) Redington-Fairview General Hospital 5 days a week 7:00am to 4:30pm We do not have information from other Maine hospitals about whether they off er lung cancer screening. Please check with your local hospital if they are not listed.
