Company pushes for early detection and self-advocacy as the key to beating America's top killers-heart disease, cancer, and medical errors.
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 1, 2025 / Life Imaging Florida is urging Americans to take control of their health by asking for preventive scans that could save their lives. The Florida-based clinic, which has screened over 100,000 people since its founding in 2020, is using its platform to educate the public on a critical issue: most life-threatening diseases don't wait for symptoms, and neither should you.
"People walk into our office feeling perfectly fine," said a team member at Life Imaging. "They leave with a scan showing blocked arteries or early-stage cancer-and a chance to fix it before it's too late. That's what we do."
A Wake-Up Call Backed by Numbers
Every 33 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from cardiovascular disease, according to the CDC. Nearly 610,000 Americans die each year from cancer. And medical errors-including missed or delayed diagnoses-have been estimated to contribute to 371,000 deaths annually.
"These aren't just numbers," said a Life Imaging technologist. "These are husbands, daughters, teachers, neighbors-people who thought they were healthy. We want to stop preventable deaths before they happen."
That's why Life Imaging is calling for increased awareness around five key tests that aren't part of routine checkups but should be:
Coronary Artery Calcium Scan (CAC) - Detects early heart disease before symptoms hit.
Low-Dose CT Lung Scan - Finds lung cancer in early, treatable stages.
Full-Body Scan - Screens for tumors, cysts, aneurysms, and organ issues.
Carotid Artery Ultrasound - Flags stroke risk from neck artery blockages.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Scan (AAA) - Finds dangerous ballooning in the body's main artery.
Each scan takes less than an hour, uses non-invasive technology, and has the potential to save lives.
A Personal Mission with a Public Purpose
Life Imaging was founded by Tom Graham after he lost both of his parents to cancer. The company's mission is simple: give people access to the kind of early screening that might have changed their story.
"People don't realize that most insurance doesn't cover these tests unless you already have symptoms," a team member said. "That's backward. Why wait for chest pain or a cough that won't go away when you can catch things early?"
The company reports that their heart scans alone have helped save over 20,000 lives by detecting high-risk blockages that were completely asymptomatic.
Stop Waiting, Start Asking
The press campaign isn't just a promotion-it's a call to action.
"We're not saying skip your doctor," said one of Life Imaging's specialists. "We're saying show up armed. Know what to ask for. Don't leave without a plan."
The clinic recommends that anyone over 40 (or younger with a family history) ask their healthcare provider about:
Getting a coronary artery calcium scan if heart disease runs in the family.
Requesting a CT lung scan if you've ever smoked or have a chronic cough.
Asking about a full-body scan if you want a baseline view of your health.
"These are not fringe tests," the team said. "They're FDA-approved. They're used in hospitals every day. But the difference is, at Life Imaging, you don't need a referral or a symptom to get them."
A National Problem Needs a Personal Response
Heart disease and cancer remain the top two causes of death in the U.S. And while billions are spent on treatment, too little is spent on early detection.
"We had a patient come in for peace of mind," the team shared. "He was in his 40s. Ran half-marathons. No symptoms. His scan found a 90% blockage in a major artery. His cardiologist called it a widowmaker. We caught it before it killed him."
That's the power of early imaging. And that's why Life Imaging is speaking up.
Call to Action: Be the Reason You Find It Early
Life Imaging isn't asking the public to trust them blindly. They're asking people to take action for themselves:
Ask your doctor about these five tests.
Don't take "you're young" or "you're fine" as an answer if your gut says something's wrong.
Bring data, not drama - track symptoms, ask direct questions, and push for the test that rules things out.
"Most people never think about these scans until they're in an ambulance," the team said. "Don't wait for the alarm to go off. Be your own alert system."
Contact: info@lifeimagingfla.com
SOURCE: Life Imaging
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