Frequently Asked Questions about Lung Cancer
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Massachusetts General Hospital physicians answer common questions related to lung cancer.
Contact Information
Patients are referred to the Pulmonary Nodule Clinic based upon findings from a chest CT scan. These findings may result from:
Learn more here about eligibility requirements for an annual low-dose CT scan (LDCT) to screen for lung cancer.
The Pulmonary Nodule Clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, thoracic surgeons, thoracic radiologists and pulmonologists, who meet to review each patient scheduled for that day's clinic. The team works to develop a follow-up care plan following the review of your scans and medical history.
Meet the Pulmonary Nodule Clinic's multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Apryl Bilodeau
Patient Navigator
Tel: 781-487-6212
Kristin Anderson, RN
Nurse Navigator
Emily Ranaghan, RN
Nurse Navigator
Christina Luberto, PhD
Smoking Cessation Counselor
(Tel: 617-724-6300 ext. 111-134-1469)
(Email: cluberto@mgh.harvard.edu)
View Answers to FAQs about our Pulmonary Nodule Clinic, by the clinic's expert team of multidisciplinary specialists.
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Learn more about the Pulmonary Nodule Clinic and how the team's specialists work together to create a personalized plan for each patient.
We provide patients with comprehensive cancer diagnosis in one location, bridging the gap between clinical care & research in cancer early detection.
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Massachusetts General Hospital physicians answer common questions related to lung cancer.
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