Lung Cancer Care
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When you come to any of our locations throughout South Jersey, you can count on a multi-skilled team committed to your long-term health and wellness. We’ve been recognized as a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence for providing the most effective early detection tools and highest standards of safety and care, right here at home.
About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. The two main types are called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Non-small cell cancer is much more common, grows more slowly and is less likely to spread. Small cell cancer progresses quickly and is likely to spread beyond the lungs.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, mostly attributed to smoking. What makes it especially dangerous is that lung cancer symptoms often don’t appear until the disease has reached advanced stages. Fortunately, new screenings can now catch the condition early — saving many more lives.
Prevention: Quit Smoking for Good
Smoking is by far and away the #1 cause of lung cancer, responsible for about 90% of all lung cancer deaths. AtlantiCare is here to help you kick the habit for good and enjoy a longer, healthier life. Start with our free tobacco cessation classes, offering the hands-on training and support you need to succeed. Sessions are led by instructors who know firsthand the obstacles to quitting and how to conquer them.
Early Detection
When it comes to beating lung cancer, early detection is key. AtlantiCare is proud to offer low-dose CT, a groundbreaking tool to catch the disease earlier than ever. The scan provides incredibly detailed pictures to help our physicians detect even the smallest of tumors. It’s safe, painless and has proven to reduce the risk of lung cancer death by up to 20%.
If you’re over 55 and have a history of heavy smoking, don’t wait another day. Schedule your screening at a location near you.
Personalized Treatment Plans
More than 95% of lung abnormalities found on screenings are benign. But if you are diagnosed with cancer, rest assured you have some of the region’s best experts by your side. Our team works closely together and with you to create a personalized cancer treatment plan, which may include image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and other advanced techniques to target tumors with extreme precision. You may also qualify for a leading-edge clinical trial, right here in South Jersey.