Our multidisciplinary team of lung cancer experts evaluates lung nodules to provide the most accurate diagnosis for your personalized care plan.
Lung cancer can be aggressive and symptomless. That makes early detection and evaluation of lung nodules critical. At The Christ Hospital Health Network, the experts in our Lung Nodule Clinic take a team-based approach to assessing your lung nodule. You can count on us for the most accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that fits your needs.
A lung (pulmonary) nodule is a small, round- or oval-shaped growth in your lung. Most lung nodules don’t cause symptoms. Often, we find them when you have a chest X-ray or CT scan for an unrelated reason.
More than 90 percent of lung nodules are benign (not cancerous). However, some may be early-stage lung cancer. Other lung nodules can be more advanced lung cancer that has spread from another part of your body.
If we find a lung nodule on your X-ray or CT scan, the specialists in our Lung Nodule Clinic can provide the expert care you need. Before your appointment, our lung health nurse navigator will explain what you can expect during your visit.
If your chest X-ray or low-dose CT scan reveals one or more lung nodules, we may recommend you undergo robotic bronchoscopy. This minimally invasive procedure is the most advanced tool for early-stage lung cancer diagnosis. It lets us see and test small, potentially cancerous nodules in hard-to-reach areas of your lung.
For most benign lung nodules, we typically recommend monitoring you for any changes over time. Other nodules require immediate treatment. Based on your test results, our multidisciplinary lung care team will work with you to design a personalized care plan.
