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Lung Cancer Center, Phoenix

Lung cancer care, the City of Hope way

Urgency

With lung cancer, waiting is not an option. That’s why we developed our Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program, with results in just a few days, not weeks. Appointments are available in as little as 24 hours, in person or by telehealth technology, and many lung cancer treatment plans begin within 48 hours of the first visit.

Expertise

Armed with AI-assisted technology, our multidisciplinary team of lung cancer experts collaborate on each patient’s care plan in real time, allowing them to communicate efficiently and adapt quickly to any evolving needs. Our expertise comes from treating lung cancer every day. Cancer isn’t just what we do; it’s all we do.

Convenience

All your appointments, from screening and diagnostic tests to treatments and side-effect management services, are all under one roof, so you don’t have to worry about the hassle of traveling from doctor to doctor. That means fewer trips to get the care you need, so you have more time to focus on healing.

Cancer won’t wait

Lung cancer is the third-most common cancer in America and kills more Americans each year than the other three most common cancers—breast, prostate and colorectal—combined. But with screening, early detection and innovative treatment options, more lung cancer patients are living longer than ever before. At the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix, our team of experts will work with you and your primary care physician to offer screening and diagnostic tests to determine whether you have lung cancer. If tests confirm a diagnosis, we’ll recommend a comprehensive, personalized lung cancer treatment plan, in consultation with you and your home doctor, carefully transitioning you back to his or her care when your treatment is complete. At City of Hope Phoenix, consultations and treatments are available in days, not weeks.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) is now City of Hope®, joining forces to expand patient access to personalized, comprehensive cancer care.

Lung cancer in Arizona

  • Lung cancer is the third-most common cancer in the state of Arizona.
  • Nearly 4,000 state residents are diagnosed with lung cancer each year.
  • Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Arizona, with more than 2,500 deaths per year.
  • Fewer than 2 percent of all high-risk Arizona residents are screened for lung cancer each year.

The Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

After a rigorous evaluation by The Joint Commission, City of Hope Phoenix was awarded the coveted Gold Seal of Approval for Lung Cancer Certification—an internationally recognized symbol of quality. This third-party accreditation recognizes our Lung Cancer Center’s performance in providing high-quality, safe care for patients with all stages and types of lung cancer.

Achieving this certification means our lung cancer experts have made the extra effort to review and improve key areas that affect quality and safety:

  • Providing a safe environment
  • Educating patients about their risks and options
  • Protecting their privacy and other patient rights
  • Evaluating their condition before, during and after diagnosis and treatment
  • Protecting them against infection
  • Planning for emergencies

The Joint Commission, a global leader in driving quality improvement and patient safety, accredits 22,000 health care programs around the world, consulting with doctors, nurses, and quality and safety experts to review current standards and make recommendations for improvement.

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  • A team of cancer experts with more training and experience than any other provider in Arizona
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools and technologies 
  • A personal patient concierge to gather your records, help schedule appointments and answer your questions, in real time
  • Integrative care to help manage side effects and maintain your quality of life
  • Low or no out-of-pocket transportation costs for patient and caregiver*
  • Complimentary or greatly reduced lodging rates*
*If you’re a beneficiary of a government health insurance program, such as Medicare, City of Hope is not permitted to provide travel, lodging or transportation benefits.

Your treatment options

At the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix, our singular focus on lung cancer puts our oncologists, pulmonologists and other experts at the leading edge of new and emerging treatments, including:

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology that assists doctors in determining whether a lung nodule may be malignant and needs immediate attention. Early detection helps doctors develop treatment options that are better positioned to produce positive outcomes.

Advanced robotic surgery techniques that make it possible for your thoracic surgeon to perform less aggressive procedures, such as a segmentectomy, which removes less of the lung than a lobectomy. Your team may also include a reconstructive surgeon trained and experienced in repairing and reconstructing the chest wall and restoring physical function and appearance impacted by the cancer and/or surgery.

Precision medicine drugs, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy, that give doctors an arsenal of treatment strategies that may offer better outcomes and lesser side effects than chemotherapy. Your team of lung cancer experts collaborate daily, all under one roof, conducting a clinical review of your cancer to quickly develop a detailed treatment plan designed specifically for you and your needs and diagnosis. Your care team at City of Hope Phoenix will also communicate and coordinate with your doctor back home, providing seamless care before, during and after your treatment.

Treatment options may include:

Lung cancer screening

About 8 million Americans are considered at high risk for lung cancer, according to the American Lung Association. At the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix, we offer lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans for those at high risk, as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

Should your lung cancer screening detect any anomalies or suspicious spots, your team of doctors and clinicians will help you understand the results and discuss diagnostic and potential treatment options with you. Lung cancer survival outcomes improve dramatically with early detection. Our experts have the experience, training and technological tools to spot lung cancer early and, if necessary, get you started on a treatment plan in a matter of days.

Diagnosing lung cancer

A fast and accurate diagnosis is a critical step toward developing a personalized treatment plan for your diagnosis. At the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix, our experts are trained in a variety of tools and technologies to determine the type of lung cancer, its stage and whether it’s spread to other tissues or organs. Diagnostic tools include:

Imaging tests, such as X-rays, MRIs and PET/CT scans, that helps doctors look inside your lungs to determine the exact location and size of your tumor and whether it’s spread. These tools may also be used during treatment to determine whether the regimen working or after treatment to look for signs of recurrent cancer.

Lab and blood tests, such as biopsies, blood tests and advanced genomic testing, allow doctors to look for abnormal cells or specific markers or gene mutations to help determine what may be driving your cancer’s growth and, when possible, identify targeted treatment options.

Lung biopsies with Ion

The experts at the Lung Cancer Caner Center at City of Hope Phoenix are armed with an advanced diagnostic technology called Ion by Intuitive, a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted biopsy tool that helps doctors and obtain biopsies from hard-to-reach places in the lung.

With Ion’s proprietary software, doctors may be able to more accurately map a path to a lung nodule, even those on the periphery or outer branches of the lung. Ion’s ultra-thin catheter with fiber-optic camera is designed adjust to the twists and turns deep inside the lung to help doctors access nodules in most parts of the lung.

Once it’s reached its destination, the ion catheter deploys a needle designed to gather tissue samples of the lung nodule so a pathologist can examine them under a microscope. If the nodule is found to be cancerous, doctors are able to stage the disease during the procedure.

Ion is designed to help doctors safely and efficiently conduct lung biopsies on hard-to-reach nodules, which may allow them to diagnose lung cancer sooner, when more treatment options may be available.

Our Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program

We know the stress and uncertainty that comes with news that an X-ray or CT scan has revealed an abnormal spot on your lung—and why it’s critical to learn quickly if it’s cancerous or benign. Getting a fast, accurate diagnosis is essential to your peace of mind, no matter the result, and it’s key to developing a treatment plan if a diagnosis is confirmed. The Lung Cancer Center team of cancer experts at City of Hope Phoenix works quickly to provide a diagnosis and, if necessary, work with you on a treatment plan that meets your needs. Our model of care makes collaboration and communication more efficient, allowing us to condense a process that often takes weeks into just a few days. If you learn you have cancer, a medical oncologist, a thoracic surgeon and, possibly, a radiation oncologist will recommend a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your specific diagnosis and your individual needs.

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A comprehensive team approach

Each care team at the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope Phoenix is led by a medical oncologist and may also include pathologists who are experienced and trained in standard-of-care and advanced tools to diagnose and stage the disease to better pinpoint the array of treatment options available to you.

Depending on your needs, your care team may also include a surgical and/or radiation oncologist, pulmonologist, oncology nurses and supportive care clinicians to help you manage related side effects. The entire team works together with a “whole-person” focus, which is at the heart of our Lung Cancer Center's dedication to comprehensive, personalized care.

As part of our integrative care model designed to help you stay strong during treatment, your care team may recommend a number of evidence-based supportive therapies, such as:

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Cecil L.

Lung Cancer

"Just walking into the center, I got such a positive first impression. I got a sense of hope as soon as I walked through the doors. I felt nervous excitement radiate through me. And later on, when I talked to other patients, they experienced the same feeling and sensation. Everybody's friendly, they greet you warmly, and you just feel secure. I felt like I was in the right place for me. I just had this feeling that good things were going to happen.
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Where we are located

City of Hope Phoenix

Lung Cancer Center
14200 W. Celebrate Life Way
Goodyear, AZ 85338
New Patients: 833-650-7781
Current Patients:: 888-357-2822