Lung Cancer Screening and Surgery
Early detection can increase lung cancer survival with new treatment options such as minimally invasive surgery.
What Is Lung Cancer Screening and Are You Eligible?
Lung cancer screening uses a low-dose CT scan to take a picture of your lungs. It can detect lung cancer before any symptoms appear. Eligibility requirements depend on factors including your age and how long you smoked. Lung cancer is confirmed by a biopsy through various techniques including robotic assisted bronchoscopy.
Cutting-Edge Treatment Options Can Improve Outcomes
One of the treatment interventions when lung cancer is caught early is minimally invasive surgery, which is best performed before the lung cancer has spread. In this type of surgery, the surgeon uses a camera to visualize the lung and special instruments to remove the cancer. This approach offers shorter recovery time with reduced complications.
Support for the development of this American Lung Association PSA provided by Intuitive Surgical.
