June is Men’s Health Month — a dedicated time to raise awareness about preventable health problems while encouraging early detection of and treatment for various conditions. While exercise, diet, and routine checkups are essential parts of staying healthy, one area that often gets overlooked is diagnostic imaging.
Across LucidHealth, we believe that radiology is one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine — especially when it comes to identifying health issues early, when they're most treatable. When combined with advancements that incorporate AI, medical imaging can be a game changer - helping to ensure nothing is missed.
Why Radiology Matters for Men’s Health
Men are statistically less likely to visit a doctor regularly or seek preventive care. Unfortunately, this can lead to delayed diagnoses of conditions like heart disease, cancer, and liver disease, which are more easily treated when caught early.
That’s where radiology steps in.
With advanced imaging techniques and enhanced AI, radiologists can detect subtle signs of illness long before symptoms appear. Non-invasive medical imaging scans can provide a clearer picture of what's happening inside the body, and then help guide life-saving interventions.
"Advanced imaging has been critical in the detection of pathological conditions before they manifest clinically. This advantage enables physicians to treat patients at an early stage of the disease, resulting in improved clinical outcomes.
The implementation and continued evolution of AI in advanced imaging will enable physicians to interpret complex imaging studies more efficiently, leading to earlier detection and personalized risk assessment based on each patient’s unique data. The result will be a more efficient, clinically appropriate, and cost-effective healthcare model for healthcare delivery ."
— Dr. Mark Alfonso, MD, Chief Medical Officer, LucidHealth
Key Imaging Services Every Man Should Know About
Here are a few critical radiology exams that men — especially those over 40 or with risk factors — should consider:
🫁 Low-Dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening
Recommended for men ages 50+ who currently smoke or have a significant history of smoking. This painless scan can detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, when treatment is most effective. Enhancing scans with AI during low-dose CT for Lung Cancer Screening can help detect small lung nodules with greater accuracy, prioritize suspicious findings for faster review, and reduce false positives, minimizing unnecessary follow-up.
🧬 Prostate MRI
For men with elevated PSA levels or a family history of prostate cancer, MRI offers high-precision imaging to help identify or rule out cancer — often reducing the need for unnecessary biopsies. Enhancing Prostate MRI scans with AI can help identify and classify suspicious lesions using PI-RADS scoring, assist radiologists in differentiating benign vs. malignant findings, and improve biopsy targeting and reduce unnecessary procedures.
❤️ Cardiac CT and Calcium Scoring
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in men. Cardiac imaging can assess your risk and help your doctor make informed decisions about prevention or treatment. During cardiac CT scans, AI can automatically calculate coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores, identify early signs of atherosclerosis, and help predict risk of major cardiovascular events.
🧠 Brain and Vascular Imaging
Men are also at risk for stroke and aneurysms. MRI and CT scans can help detect vascular abnormalities before they cause problems. AI used during neuroimaging can help detect brain aneurysms, signs of stroke or ischemia, subtle bleeds or perfusion issues.
Take Charge of Your Health
June is the perfect time to prioritize your well-being — and to encourage the men in your life to do the same!
Talk to your healthcare provider about whether a screening exam is right for you and work with your radiologist to understand how incorporating AI can help enhance your medical imaging scan. Your health is too important to put off. Let Men's Health Month be the reminder you need to get checked, get informed, and get ahead.
About LucidHealth
Through a broad network of community-based radiology practices, LucidHealth supports radiology services at outpatient imaging centers and healthcare facilities across the country. As a growing leader in the rapidly evolving radiology industry, LucidHealth's mission is to provide the highest quality and cutting-edge imaging care to all patients while providing a clear vision for the future of radiology. Learn more at LucidHealth.com and connect with us @LHRadiology.
