肺癌

找到测试, 治疗, and expert team you need to detect lung cancer early and live longer and better after a diagnosis. Turn to Community 医院’s Comprehensive Cancer Center in Monterey for complete care and support.

肺癌 screening

If you smoke or used to smoke, you may benefit from a lung cancer screening. This test uses computed tomography (CT) with a low dose of radiation to find cancer before you experience symptoms. If you receive a diagnosis and treatment in early stages of the condition, you’ll achieve the best possible long-term outcome.

Diagnosing lung cancer

If you have lung cancer symptoms or a screening shows something unusual, your 医生 may order 诊断测试 寻找原因. These tests may include:

• 成像 exams – Show your lungs, airways, and possible tumors
• Biopsy – Checks for cancer cells in tissue samples taken from one or more of the:
  • Mucus you cough up
  • Fluid around the lung
  • Suspicious spot on the lungs

请放心, you’ll receive results as soon as possible, so you and your 医生 can start taking the right steps to improve your health.

Treating lung cancer

If you receive a diagnosis of lung cancer, your 医生s may recommend:

• 生物制剂, such as immunotherapy
• 化疗
• 临床试验
• 放射治疗
• Radiofrequency ablation
• 手术

Team approach to lung cancer care

Expect care from a 全面的团队 of not only cancer 医生s, but also health professionals from other specialties, such as your 初级护理 医生. They’ll work together so you get complete care for all your medical needs.

Support and survivorship

Throughout your cancer journey, make life easier with patient and caregiver resources for your whole family. With support from cancer professionals and your peers, you can look forward to feeling better in mind and body.

Take advantage of personalized survivorship services during and after treatment as well. You’ll learn how to keep yourself well and reduce the risk of cancer coming back, so you can enjoy the best quality of life.