Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
When it comes to diagnosing and treating lung nodules and cancers, you and your lungs couldn’t be in better hands.
Our experts at WakeMed include pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, hematologists and medical oncologists, respiratory therapists, pulmonary therapists, tobacco cessation experts, nurse navigators and radiologists from Raleigh Radiology. All here to guide you in receiving appropriate care including diagnostic tests, best course of treatment and interventions, and support and resources no matter what stage of care you need.
Why Should You Get a Lung Cancer Screening?
The goal of low-dose CT lung cancer screening is to detect smaller nodules or cancer at an earlier stage when it’s more likely to be curable. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, and a lung cancer screening is recommended if you are ages 50-80, are a current smoker (or former smoker who quit in the past 15 years) and have a 20 pack-year smoking history (for example, one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years).
To learn more, talk with your primary care provider about the risks and benefits of this valuable screening tool.
A Personalized Approach from a Multidisciplinary Team
More people in the U.S. are surviving lung cancer than ever before, and with improved treatments, patients now have more options. No matter your condition or stage, our multidisciplinary teams meet regularly and work together to determine the best treatment plan for you.
Imaging Services
In partnership with Raleigh Radiology, we offer gold standard accredited imaging services including CT screening for lung cancer.
Early Detection
Thoracic Surgery
Surgery may be an option if your cancer is confined to your lungs and you have good lung function.
What We Offer
Pulmonology
We help confirm your cancer diagnosis and determine the disease’s stage as well as if it has spread.
Breathe Easier
Cancer Care
We’re here to take care of you from the moment you’re diagnosed throughout your cancer recovery.
Stronger TogetherLung & Chest Health Navigators
Our dedicated nurse navigators are there to support patients find your way to the best care and treatment available for lung cancer and respiratory diseases. They can help you understand it all because when something threatens the way you live and breathe each day, it’s nice to know you have a resource.
Cardiopulmonary Therapy
Finding a way to cope with the symptoms of lung cancer and the side effects of lung cancer treatment is critical to improving your quality of life before, during and after treatment. If lung cancer is taking your breath away, consider cardiopulmonary therapy.
WakeMed Outpatient Rehab offers cardiopulmonary therapy to assist lung cancer patients in becoming more independent and active without getting fatigued or short of breath. Therapy is composed of exercises that seek to improve breathing techniques to reduce shortness of breath, increase airflow, strengthen muscles that are associated with breathing and improve overall lung health.
Quit With WakeMed
Quit With WakeMed is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program designed to help you quit tobacco for good. Our Tobacco Cessation team will provide you with the tools, therapies and support you need to be successful. Our approach has been proven to be approximately 10 times more effective than quitting on your own.
To learn more, call 919-350-QUIT (7848), or schedule an appointment online through WakeMed MyChart.
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Lung Cancer Awareness Resources
Learn more about lung cancer screening, tips on how to quit smoking, breakthroughs in lung cancer treatment and more.
Precision Oncology | Praveen Namireddy, MD
Quit with WakeMed | Stacy Thiedeman
Vaping | Trevor Upham, MD