 Abbott Northwestern Hospital Our patients benefit from a network of lung cancer care services throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Cancer CareLung Program
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Lung Nodule ClinicWherever and whenever a lung nodule is found, our experts offer the most coordinated and efficient care possible. Follow this link or call 612-863-7583 to learn more. A program of: The experts at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute's Lung Program help address the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of those with lung cancer and their families. Your care teamOur team of experienced health care professionals works together to ensure the best care possible for lung cancer patients. They participate in monthly treatment planning conferences to review recent cases. This helps improve the consistency and quality of care. Members of your care team also include a clinical research nurse; clinical social worker; physical and occupational therapist; and respiratory therapist. Advanced technologyThe most current diagnostic and treatment equipment and procedures are available to the Lung Program at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute - Abbott Northwestern Hospital. These include spiral CT scans, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and video-assisted thorascopic surgery (VATS). VATS allows for a less invasive procedure than traditional thoracotomy, leading to a faster recovery and the ability to begin other treatments sooner. Source: Virginia Piper Cancer Institute; Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th edition
Reviewed by: Michael Bowen, MD, medical director, Lung Program at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute - Abbott Northwestern Hospital First Published: 02/08/2010 Last Reviewed: 11/08/2011 |
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