Lung Cancer Services
Are You At Risk?
As part of our effort to catch lung cancer early, we’ve developed a comprehensive screening package specifically for those who have no symptoms.
Learn About Our Lung Cancer Screening
St. Vincent’s HealthCare Lung Cancer Institute offers a comprehensive range of services from screening to treatment and support. We offer some of the most advanced methods and equipment to provide comprehensive cancer treatment, including some of the latest diagnostic technology available.
Diagnostic Imaging
Computerized Tomography (CT) – an imaging method that uses sophisticated x-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of organs and other parts of the body.
Lung Cancer Institute Tests & Treatments
Respiratory testing
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i·Logic™ System by superDimension - Using GPS-like navigation technology, this procedure helps doctors reach lesions deep in the lungs with minimal trauma to the patient and enables them to diagnose lung disease faster and more accurately, avoiding the need for higher risk procedures. Learn more at www.superdimension.com
- pulmonary function tests (PFT)
- spirometry
- blood gases
- bronchoscopy
- biopsy during bronchoscopy
Imaging testing
- Chest x-ray
- CT Chest
- CT-guided lung biopsy
- PET/CT
Surgical Studies
- open surgical biopsy
- lung resections
Treatments
- radiation therapy
- chemotherapy
- Surgical Options
