The good news is, with advanced medical technologies, physicians now are better able to discover and treat diseases in their ...

The Intuitive Ion™ Robotic Bronchoscopy is a robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive lung biopsy. The Ion provides ... “Traditionally, lung cancer has been diagnosed using standard ...

"There’s no good way to hear your mom’s cancer prognosis for the first time." In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, local ...

One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. As the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., ...

Lung nodules are clusters of cells found during an x-ray or CT scan that appear as more dense or white spots in the lungs. They might surprise you because lung nodules generally do not cause symptoms, ...

50 – 80 years of age Have a 20 pack-year history of smoking (1 pack a day for 20 years or 2 packs a day for 10 years) Are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years If you meet the ...

including a biopsy needle, endoscopy, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), or robotic bronchoscopy. While most lung nodules are non-cancerous, regular monitoring is important to ensure they don’t ...

Lung cancer symptoms can mimic other conditions and are easy to ignore, especially in the early stages. If you have persistent symptoms like cough, bloody phlegm, chest pain, and shortness of breath, ...

New robotic technology is now available at UPMC Williamsport providing a minimally invasive approach to diagnose lung cancer ... to access with traditional biopsy tools. “We are thrilled ...

your healthcare provider will order a repeat biopsy and additional genetic testing to determine if there are further mutations or drug resistance. If you’ve recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, ...