Lung Program

To contact us with questions or to make an appointment, please call
612-863-7583.

Lung Nodule Clinic

Wherever and whenever a lung nodule is found, our experts offer the most coordinated and efficient care possible. Follow this link or call 612-863-7583 to learn more.

A program of:

• Virginia Piper Cancer Institute

The experts at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute's Lung Program help address the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of those with lung cancer and their families.

Your care team

Our 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.

Members of your care team also include a clinical research nurse; clinical social worker; physical and occupational therapist; and respiratory therapist.

Advanced technology

The most current diagnostic and treatment equipment and procedures are available to the Lung Program at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute - Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

These include spiral CT scans, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and video-assisted thorascopic surgery (VATS). VATS allows for a less invasive procedure than traditional thoracotomy, leading to a faster recovery and the ability to begin other treatments sooner.