Fluorescence Bronchoscopy
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Early and accurate diagnosis of lung cancer has, up until recently, been difficult to achieve. Because early detection of lung cancer can make a difference to the treatment and recovery process, the experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America use the latest in diagnostic technology, such as fluorescence bronchoscopy.
Fluorescence bronchoscopy, also known as "blue-light bronchoscopy," is used to diagnose tiny, in-sutu cancers. Physicians are able to identify areas of abnormality in the bronchial tubes that may not be visible under white light examination. Under fluorescence, abnormal tissue appears reddish brown—healthy tissue appears green.
When the tumor is identified early, while it is confined to the lung, curative procedures are possible. The procedures include surgery, radiation, laser ablation, photodynamic therapy and brachytherapy.
