Lung Cancer Treatment
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States, accounting for about 14 percent of all new cancers. Lung cancer accounts for about 25 percent of all cancer deaths and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women. The average age of a person who is diagnosed with lung cancer is 70 years old.
Crozer Health's multidisciplinary team of lung cancer care specialists provide prevention, diagnostic, treatment and support services for patients diagnosed with lung cancer.
Cutting Edge Diagnostic Technologies
In addition to traditional diagnostic methods, including tissue biopsy, bronchoscopy and lung PET-CT scans, Crozer Health The Monarch™ Robotic Platform allows a surgeon to access the airways of your lungs using a very small camera to both take precise, clear images and perform procedures. This revolutionary technology allows unprecedented views and earlier recognition of potential problems. Learn more about Monarch.
Crozer Health also is a Center of Excellence for lung screening and offers a Lung Screening Program using low-dose CT scans. The program follows the high risk inclusion criteria as established by the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial.
Advanced Treatment Methods
Crozer Health's team of experienced, cancer specialists create treatment plans for lung patients that is specific to their type of lung cancer and the progression of the disease. We may use any of the following advanced treatment technologies for lung cancer patients:
- Brachytherapy
- CyberKnife Radiosurgery
- Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with a Varian Linear Accelerator
Support and Recovery
Our cancer care team takes care of patients' emotional needs and lends support to both the patients and their families. Learn more about our cancer support and recovery services for cancer patients.
Request an Appointment
Looking for compassionate cancer expertise?
The Crozer Health Cancer Care team is ready to help. Call 1-866-695-HOPE (1-866-695-4673), or use our convenient online request form.