Northside Hospital Cancer Institute has opened a second Lung Nodule Clinic dedicated to providing early diagnosis, coordination and timely care for lung nodules. In most cases, lung nodules are considered to be Benign. Although, there is always the possibility that they could indicate early signs of lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and ... Continue Reading
Lung Cancer Screening is a New Standard of Care
By Howard Silverboard, MD
Improving lung cancer outcomes through screening and early detection Lung cancer remains the No. 1 cause of cancer-related death in the United States, accounting for almost 25% of all cancer-related deaths (more than colon, breast and ovarian cancers combined). Further, most cases of lung cancer present at an advanced stage when available treatments are less effective and ... Continue Reading
