 Abbott Northwestern Hospital Our patients benefit from a network of lung cancer care services throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Cancer CareLung Cancer Program
To contact us with questions or to make an appointment, please call A program of: The experts at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancer Program help address the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of those with lung cancer and their families. Our staffOur team of experienced health care professionals works together to ensure the best care possible for lung cancer patients. They participate in monthly treatment planning conferences to review recent cases. This helps improve the consistency and quality of care. Advanced technologyThe most current diagnostic and treatment equipment and procedures are available to the Piper Lung Cancer Program through Abbott Northwestern Hospital. These include spiral CT scans, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), and video assisted thoracotomy (VAT). VAT allows for a less invasive procedure than traditional thoracotomy, leading to a faster recovery and the ability to begin other treatments sooner. Source: Virginia Piper Cancer Institute; Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th edition
Reviewed by: Michael Bowen, MD, medical director, Lung Cancer Program First Published: 02/08/2010 Last Reviewed: 02/08/2010 |
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