Lung Cancer

Some hospitals are using a new type of biopsy that does not require surgery to test for lung and throat cancer.

This less invasive way to get a lung tissue sample reduces the need for surgical biopsy. There's no need for the patient to have general anesthesia. Only sedation is necessary.

The scope is inserted through the nose or mouth down to the breathing tubes, and then a needle is inserted through a scope under the guidance of an ultrasound to biopsy the area of concern.

The diagnosis of Lung Cancer depends on the type of cancer it is. The link below provides links to the following information:

• Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy (American Thoracic Society) - Requires Flash Player