Lung cancer diagnostics and treatment options
At each of our hospitals, you'll find innovative lung cancer treatments and technologies—all under one roof. Our lung cancer experts use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including advanced imaging and laboratory tests, to evaluate lung cancer. This diagnostic evaluation takes about three to five days.Then together, we develop a comprehensive lung cancer treatment plan that works for you. Your individualized plan will include advanced medical treatments and technologies, combined with integrative oncology services to help reduce side effects and keep you strong in body, mind and spirit.
Lung cancer diagnostic evaluations
- X-ray
- CT scan
- Lab test
- Lung nodule analysis
- CT angiogram
- PET/CT scan
- Biopsy
- Endobronchial ultrasound
- Autofluorescence bronchoscopy
- Four-day lung nodule diagnosis
[READMORE: Stages Of Lung Cancer.]
Lung cancer advanced medical treatments
- Immunotherapy
- Interventional pulmonology
- Neurosurgery
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Targeted therapy
- Metastatic lung cancer to the liver
Lung cancer integrative oncology services
- Nutrition therapy
- Pain management
- Naturopathic medicine
- Mind-body medicine
- Oncology rehabilitation
- Spiritual support
- Survivorship support
Lung cancer drug information
Your team of lung cancer experts uses advanced treatments to fight the many forms of lung cancer, including metastatic and recurrent disease.In this section, you’ll find information on a number of drugs used to treat lung cancer, or to ease the side effects of lung cancer treatment. Included are details on each lung cancer drug, including a description of the drug, how it is administered and potential side effects.
- Bevacizumab
- Carboplatin
- Cisplatin
- Crizotinib
- Docetaxel
- Doxorubicin
- Erlotinib
- Etoposide
- Gemcitabine
- Paclitaxel
- Pemetrexed
- Vinorelbine
[READMORE: Stages Of Lung Cancer.]
Lung cancer experts
At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), you’ll have a dedicated team of oncologists, surgeons and other specialists, all of whom work onsite and regularly discuss your treatment plan. Your care team may include the following clinicians:- Pulmonologist
- Medical oncologist
- Radiation oncologist
- Thoracic surgeon
- Dietitian
- Naturopathic clinician
- Pain management practitioner
- Rehabilitation therapist
- Mind-body therapist
- Pastoral care provider