Putting Time On Your Side
Diagnosing thoracic tumors and lung cancer can be a complex process. Traditionally a patient diagnosed with a suspicious lung nodule may have to visit three or more specialists to determine if they have cancer and can take anywhere from 4 weeks to 3 months. Faster diagnosis and treatment of these tumors can significantly increase survival rates. This is the primary reason that Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center developed the Lung and Chest Program.

A Coordinated Approach To Care
Our Lung and Program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing, treating and managing all forms of thoracic tumors. The cornerstone of our Lung and Chest Program is a team of specialists that collaborate to improve the speed and efficiency of patient care. A care coordinator is also assigned to each patient. The care coordinator is a patient’s primary contact and is responsible for scheduling appointments, tests, procedures and making sure all the members of the team are kept current on a patient’s condition.

Lung And Chest Program Support And Resources
The program is supported by the full, state-of-the-art resources of Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. They also include in- and out-patient surgical services and care as well as non-surgical interventions such as radiation therapy, brachytherapy, palliative endoscopic therapy and multi-modality treatments for stage III patient care. Support services are also available through the Cancer Center and Image Recovery Center (both located at DePaul Medical Center). Patients of the Lung and Chest Program also have access to other services that can contribute to their healing process, including registered dieticians, counselors, support groups and pastoral care.

Ira David Miller, MD

The Lung And Chest Medical Team