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Lung and Chest Cancers

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A lung cancer diagnosis often comes as a surprise because the disease doesn’t cause many symptoms in its early stages. And it’s possible to have lung cancer even if you’ve never been a smoker. But there’s hope.

Doctors at Trinity Health Michigan deliver care that helps you regain your sense of wellness. Our lung cancer experts have a reputation for excellent care and superior results.

Lung Cancer Treatment at Trinity Health Michigan: Why Choose Us?

When you come to Trinity Health Michigan for lung cancer care, you have access to a team of experts and a broad range of treatments. We go beyond treating the cancer. We offer supportive care services to help you stay comfortable and get the most out of treatment. Our comprehensive approach also includes testing to lower your risk of a future cancer diagnosis.

Highlights of our program include:

  • Highly-skilled team: You receive care from doctors with a special interest in lung cancer. Radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and fellowship-trained lung cancer surgeons  work together to tailor treatments to your needs. Your care team may also include pulmonologists who often make the diagnosis and perform procedures to determine the stage of the cancer. Interventional radiologists offer therapies for tumors that do not respond to other treatments.
     
  • Advanced diagnosis: We were the first program in Michigan using GPS-like technology to assess suspicious growths (nodules) deep within the lungs. We can evaluate nodules as small as a half centimeter with a high degree of accuracy. We also safely evaluate nodules in sensitive areas, such as near the heart or blood vessels.
     
  • Timely care: Our experts meet regularly to plan your care, helping you receive treatments precisely when you need them. After surgery, we monitor your recovery so you can start chemotherapy as quickly as possible. Our ability to deliver timely treatments exceeds national standards.
     
  • Nurse navigators: Our lung cancer nurse navigators are here for you from start to finish. These specialists coordinate appointments, answer questions and lend a caring ear when you need it. Nurse navigators also connect you with helpful services, including emotional support.

Lung Cancer Surgery at Trinity Health Michigan

You receive care from fellowship-trained lung cancer surgeons. And most patients receive robotic surgery, which uses sophisticated surgical technology to remove cancer through small incisions. This technique helps speed your recovery. Find out more about cancer surgery.

Our surgeons maintain the highest care standards, allowing more patients to become cancer free. We rank among the top robotic surgery programs in Michigan, according to the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.

If you are not able to have surgery, you may be eligible for CyberKnife® radiosurgery. CyberKnife is a procedure that delivers high doses of radiation to treat the cancer. Learn more about CyberKnife Radiosurgery.

Other Lung Cancer Treatments

Additional treatment options at Trinity Health Michigan include:

  • Clinical trials: Our participation in cancer research gives you access to innovative therapies from institutions like Mayo Clinic and M.D. Anderson right here at Trinity Health Michigan. We participate in genomic-based clinical trials, allowing us to tailor therapies in response to genetic changes in your cells. Read more about cancer research and clinical trials.
     
  • Chemotherap:y Our doctors (medical oncologists) stay up to date on the latest cancer-fighting drugs. We also offer clinical trials testing new care options, such as immunotherapy. Get more information about chemotherapy and medical oncology.
     
  • Radiation therapy: This treatment uses beams of energy to destroy cancer cells. You may receive radiation therapy to make the cancer smaller or get rid of tiny levels of cancer after surgery. Find out more about radiation therapy.
     
  • Supportive services: Our supportive services help you stay as healthy and at ease as possible during treatment. You may receive advanced pain management services to increase your comfort level during treatment. Learn more about supportive care and services.

Supportive Care Services for Lung Cancer

We help you stay as comfortable as possible while receiving effective cancer care. Our team pays close attention to your needs so you can receive timely supportive care services. If you are experiencing stubborn pain, we offer a variety of options to help you get relief. Learn more about supportive care and services.

Focus on Lung Cancer Prevention

Our complete approach to care includes services that lower your risk of receiving a lung cancer diagnosis, including:

  • Lung cancer screening: If you have a history of tobacco use, you may be eligible for imaging procedures to screen for suspicious growths. Learn more about lung cancer screening.
     
  • Lung nodule clinic: Many lung nodules are noncancerous and slow growing. We regularly monitor you for changes that may signal the need for additional tests or treatment. Get more information about our lung nodule clinic.