Lung Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Clinic
The Lung Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Clinic (LCEDPC) at Fred Hutch Cancer Center works with patients who have tests that show lung abnormalities. These include lung nodules (spots) found in routine imaging — like chest X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans — or in lung cancer screening CTs. Up to 25% of patients may have abnormalities found through lung imaging, however, most of these patients do not have lung cancer.
If your tests show you have lung cancer, we will guide you through the diagnosis and treatment process. The best success against lung cancer is early diagnosis and treatment, when survival rates can be greater than 80%.
Clinic Overview
The LCEDPC team has expertise managing lung nodules and other abnormalities. For patients who have lung nodules, we provide multidisciplinary guidance and access to the latest technology for screening and diagnosis with advanced bronchoscopy techniques (inserting a tube through your nose or mouth), including endobronchial ultrasound-guided biopsy (EBUS) and electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy.
For patients at high risk of lung cancer, we also offer lung cancer screening using state-of-the-art imaging technologies based on the latest national guidelines. During your visit, you will meet with our dedicated providers, who will help make the best prevention plan for you. And, if appropriate, we can call on other medical specialists from throughout Fred Hutch to offer their expertise surrounding your prevention plan.