Jun. 13, 2024 By Anthony Medina Health insurance companies in New York State, including Medicaid, may soon be required to cover and eliminate cost-sharing for lung cancer screening and follow-up testing for all asymptomatic individuals. Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., representing neighborhoods in District 15, including Middle Village and Woodhaven, announced this month that his…
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Nov. 22, 2023 By Dr. Wayne Kye Do you know if you – or someone you love – is at high risk for lung cancer? A quick and painless scan completed in less than a few minutes could save your life or the life of someone you love. But unfortunately, only about 5% of eligible Americans have been screened for lung cancer. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month; read on to learn more about this lifesaving screening and what you should know about early detection and prevention of lung cancer. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers—and the single…
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