Teams of clinicians from different cancer-related specialties work together to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
Individualized Lung Cancer Care
If you’ve received a lung cancer diagnosis, Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute can offer you leading-edge treatment options close to home.
Treatment Options
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer, you may wonder what treatments are available. The type of treatment that is best for you depends on your specific diagnosis and stage. Your care plan may include the following:
The cancerous part of the lung or the entire lung is removed. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute offers the latest minimally invasive and robotic surgical technologies that allow for greater accuracy and help patients recover faster.
This treatment involves medications that destroy cancer cells and stop them from spreading.
Individuals are given medications that attack the cell mutations that cause cancer. At Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, we offer genetic testing to find out if targeted therapy is an option for you.
This treatment involves medications that help your own immune system target cancer cells. At Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, our patients have access to the latest immunotherapy treatments and clinical trials.
This type of therapy uses beams of energy (X-rays) to treat cancer. At Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, our clinicians have vast experience with the latest radiation techniques that increase accuracy and precision.
Why Choose Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute?
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Multidisciplinary Care
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Expert-Level Care Close to Home
We offer the latest treatments and trials in multiple locations across the region, allowing you to receive advanced care without needing to travel far.
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Clinical Trial Access
Our patients have access to hundreds of clinical trials, some of which are only available at a small number of cancer centers.
Personalized care and support
Each person’s cancer care journey is unique, which is why we take extra steps to personalize your care and provide additional support.
Nurse navigators offer one-on-one support from specially trained cancer nurses. Navigators arrange appointments and lend a caring ear when you have concerns.
You have access to many services, including cancer nutritionists, social workers, integrative care, support groups, financial coordination and more.
Our board-certified genetic counselors explain your risk for hereditary cancer and help you determine whether genetic testing is right for you. We are one of few programs in the region offering this service.
Multidisciplinary care teams give you access to doctors and support staff who understand the facets of your condition and can provide you with the information you need to make important decisions.
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The team at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute has unparalleled expertise in diagnosing and treating lung cancer. Find out what we can do for you.