Lung Cancer Program

Receiving the diagnosis of "You have lung cancer" is undoubtedly a challenging moment. However, the journey towards top-quality care shouldn't add to that difficulty. That's the core philosophy behind the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center's Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Program – an innovative approach that ensures patients have swift and efficient access to all necessary physician specialists in one streamlined visit. Adding to the ease of this experience, each patient is assigned their own nurse navigator to guide them through every step of the process.

Benefits of the Program

• Instead of enduring individual appointments with various physicians across several weeks and multiple locations, lung cancer patients benefit from a comprehensive visit with a medical oncologist, pulmonologist, radiation oncologist, and thoracic surgeon – all crucial contributors to lung cancer treatment – all under one roof and in one exam room. This consolidated approach not only saves crucial time but also enables the initiation of the most suitable treatment at an earlier stage.
• The program prioritizes convenience for patients and their families, minimizing unnecessary psychological and emotional stress. Patients receive the collective expertise of a coordinated team of lung cancer specialists who collaborate routinely to tailor the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual.
• A dedicated nurse navigator offers essential guidance, education, and support throughout the entire treatment journey, managing all appointments, tests, and procedures.
• The facility provides access to cutting-edge chemotherapy, radiation, surgical, and interventional pulmonology treatments, along with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and participation in leading-edge clinical trials.
• Additional highlights of the program include the Comprehensive Lung Nodule Program, offering a swift and comprehensive evaluation for patients diagnosed with lung nodules, and low-dose CT scans for screening high-risk individuals.

For more information about lung cancer care, please call 304.691.1689.