The Josephine Ford Cancer Center's Lung Cancer Program is a national leader in providing patients the most advanced diagnostic studies and treatment therapies. With more than 500 patients treated each year, the Henry Ford Lung Cancer Program is one of the largest in Michigan. Significant advances have occurred in the treatment of lung cancer over the past decade, and Henry Ford remains at the forefront in helping patients with this disease.
Customizing treatment to each patient's type of lung cancer and specific needs is vital in the battle against lung cancer. At Henry Ford a wide range of specialists work together to develop personalized treatment plans for each patient. The lung cancer team includes Pulmonary Medicine, Radiology, Thoracic Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and others, who collaborate from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up to provide each patient a personalized, comprehensive care plan.
Why Choose Henry Ford for Lung Cancer Treatment
Dedicated lung cancer tumor board where individual cases are presented weekly to a group of specialists in order to determine the best treatment course
The most comprehensive Interventional Pulmonary Program in North America
More experience in the use of airway stents to treat lung cancer and benign lung disease
Access to national clinical trials
Stereotactic body radiation therapy is the standard for treating lung cancer, patients typically have 4 treatment sessions versus 35-37 treatment sessions for traditional radiation therapy
Henry Ford pulmonary physicians are the only lung specialists in Michigan who perform whole lung lavage for both lungs at the same time
