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Lung cancer
Oncologists and care teams at Ascension Wisconsin Cancer Center deliver compassionate, personalized lung cancer care.
Lung cancer and lung nodule care in Wisconsin
Oncologists and care teams at Ascension Wisconsin deliver compassionate, personalized lung cancer care
About lung cancer care at Ascension Wisconsin
At Ascension Wisconsin, our lung cancer specialists are part of an integrated, national network of cancer doctors who share best practices and advanced treatment options for lung and chest cancers, as well as benign lung nodules — bringing advanced oncology care close to home in Southeast Wisconsin.
When you choose Ascension Wisconsin, you receive care from a multidisciplinary team focused on early detection and personalized treatment. Your care team may include board-certified, fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons, pulmonary medicine specialists, radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, a care navigator, and oncology nurses, dietitians and other specialists.
Together, your care team delivers a personalized care plan from diagnosis through survivorship.
When you’re going through lung cancer, we’re by your side
Cancer is personal, and so is the way we care for you. You’ll have face-to-face visits with your doctor and an entire care team — connecting the dots for you. Your doctor and care team will take the time to answer all your questions — big and small. By getting to know you and working together, you get a care plan that’s customized to your needs. And with a plan, comes hope. Our goal is to help you recover faster so you can get back to your daily life.
Along the way, your care may involve imaging, lab testing, pharmacy or other specialists — but you do not have to navigate your care alone. Your care team will help you schedule appointments, connect with other services and support groups, and answer your questions. From your first consultation throughout your care, you and your doctor will stay connected through in-person and virtual visits.
Stay connected with your lung cancer care team
Your care team will help you schedule appointments, connect you with other services and answer your questions. When you have a concern or feel unsure, don’t hesitate to talk with your care team.
Ask about virtual care (telehealth or online) appointments as part of your ongoing care. You can have these virtual visits from the comfort of your home. You'll be able to talk with your doctor one-on-one via video from your phone or computer and get the care that's right for you.
Types of lung cancer
There are several types of lung cancer, and they all have different treatment plans. Our lung cancer specialists in Wisconsin e treat many types of lung and chest cancers, including:
- Esophageal cancer
- Large cell lung cancer
- Lung carcinoid tumor
- Mesothelioma, a cancer that forms in the tissue that lines many internal organs
- Metastatic lung cancer
- Non-cancerous lung nodules
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Small cell lung cancer
- Tracheal cancer
Lung screenings help detect cancer early
The first step is to find out if a low-dose CT lung screening* is right for you. Talk with your doctor if you need help to stop smoking — they can help.
We recommend annual low-dose CT screenings for:
- Smokers without symptoms and former smokers aged 50 to 80 who have smoked 20 pack-years or more (this means one pack a day for 20 years, or two packs a day for 10 years, etc.) and either continue to smoke or have quit within the past 15 years
- Smokers without symptoms and former smokers outside of the smoking and age criteria listed above but are deemed high risk of having/developing lung cancer (risk factors can include family history of lung cancer, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and exposure to certain substances)
*A referral from your primary care doctor or other provider is needed for a low-dose CT scan. If you don’t have a primary care doctor, contact our Cancer Prevention and Wellness Program at 262-785-2273 to get a referral.
Robotic technology for early detection
Lung nodules are common and appear as white shadows on a chest X-ray or lung CT scan. With the Ion robotic-assisted bronchoscope, our doctor can extract a tissue sample as small as 1 centimeter. Our new technology helps improve the early detection of lung cancer and access hard-to-reach nodules in the lung. Your doctor creates a 3D image-guided roadmap of the airways and to the nodule. Using the robotic-assisted technology, the Interventional Pulmonologist guides a catheter and Ion’s vision probe to deliver a real-time view of the airways while navigating to the target. A flexible biopsy tool extracts a tissue sample so it can be evaluated by the pathologist for cancer cells and staging. The Ion System has built-in flexibility to adjust as the patient breathes. These features help minimize complications.
Compared to CT-guided lung biopsy, the Ion Bronchoscopy System is faster, less invasive and patients report fewer side effects.
How we diagnose lung cancer
Your care team at Ascension Wisconsin focuses on identifying whether the tumor is noninvasive or invasive, understanding where the tumor began and whether the cancer has spread. We use advanced molecular studies to recognize lung cancer subtypes to create a care plan for your type of cancer.
At Ascension Wisconsin we offer a comprehensive approach to identifying and monitoring your risk for developing cancer. Through our personalized Cancer Prevention and Wellness Program, we’ll work closely with you to create a care plan that includes targeted screenings, testing and follow-up care based on your individual risk. Talk with your doctor or contact the Cancer Prevention and Wellness Program at 262-785-2273.
Chest X-rays use low doses of radiation to make images of your tissues, bones and organs, and are used to look for a tumor or cancer.
CT scans use X-rays and a computer to create 3D images of your body. A CT scan can show any part of your body, including bones, muscles, fat, blood vessels and organs.
Blood tests can provide your doctor with a lot of information. They can detect if certain elements in your blood are within a normal range. But in many cases, blood tests are only part of the information your doctor needs to diagnose a health condition. Blood tests help provide information to support a diagnosis but are typically used alongside other tests.
If you’re considered high-risk or have a family history of cancer, your doctor may recommend cancer genetic screening, testing and counseling to help better understand your risk for developing cancer.
At Ascension Wisconsin, we offer a comprehensive approach to identifying and monitoring an individual’s risk for developing lung cancer and other chest cancers.
Lung biopsy tests evaluate lung cells and help your doctor diagnose your condition and determine the stage of cancer.
We offer imaging locations close to home — from dedicated low-dose CT lung screening to minimally invasive, image-guided lung biopsy.
An MRI uses a strong magnet, radio waves and a computer to make detailed images of organs and other structures inside your body. MRIs are often used to look at the heart, brain, liver, pancreas, male and female reproductive organs, and other soft tissues. MRI can show even small changes in tissues.
This is a nuclear scan that helps your doctor understand the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle.
We offer a less invasive, high-tech technique to biopsy lung tissue for lung cancer or other diseases. When a lung nodule changes size or shape, our Ion Endoluminal System from Intuitive helps improve accuracy and precision during a peripheral lung biopsy procedure.
Ascension Wisconsin Cancer Care is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) as an Integrated Network Cancer Program and the recipient of the American Community Cancer Centers Innovation Award.
How we treat lung cancer
Your treatment for chest and lung cancer may include medication, therapy or surgery.
Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses medications that travel through the bloodstream to destroy cancer cells
Our care team is dedicated to providing advanced care for chest and lung cancers and tumors. Thoracic surgeons at Ascension Wisconsin participate in lung cancer and esophageal cancer clinical trials. To see if a clinical trial is right for you, talk to your doctor or contact the Ascension Wisconsin Research Institute at 414-635-6420 or AWRI.Inquiry@ascension.org.
Uses imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures by opening blocked blood vessels to deliver targeted medication therapies for diagnosis and treatment.
Highly trained physical therapists deliver therapy to help manage lymphedema symptoms, such as swelling and pain.
Uses high-energy beams (called photons) or charged particles to destroy cancer cells or stop them from growing
Support programs and resources: Your cancer care team provides support from nutrition education and counseling to cancer support groups, yoga and spiritual care. At Ascension Texas sites of care, our healing gardens and chapels are always open to patients and their loved ones. We offer supportive care and activities for the whole you.
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that boosts your body’s immune system to help it recognize and attack cancer cells. It uses substances that are either made in the body or in a lab to shrink tumors or slow tumor growth.
Our surgeons at Ascension Wisconsin specialize in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) using smaller, more precise incisions to remove lung nodules and tumors.
Ascension Wisconsin focuses on cancer prevention
Ascension Wisconsin sites of care in Southeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley provide screenings to support cancer prevention and your overall wellness. Being at a higher risk for developing cancer can leave you with a lot of questions and uncertainty. Your Ascension Wisconsin care team is here to listen, support you and answer your questions.
Understanding your risk and getting the recommended screenings can help detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. If you have risk factors for developing cancer, speak with your doctor to determine if the Ascension Wisconsin Cancer Prevention and Wellness Program is right for you. We’ll work with you to create a personalized plan and connect you to care that supports your overall well-being and health goals. Your care team provides:
- Personalized risk assessment — may include genetic tests, physical evaluation, screening, and other lab and imaging tests.
- Referral to cancer specialists for follow-up care, if needed.
- Wellness plan with health coaching and goal setting – may include medication management, nutrition and exercise counseling to support weight management, and referral to alcohol and drug addiction counseling, if needed.
Get a second opinion on your cancer diagnosis or care plan
When you are facing a new lung cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our lung cancer specialists in Wisconsin can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Frequently asked questions about our chest and lung cancer care services
Your doctor and care team get to know you well, and you’ll receive care for the whole person – from physical health and well-being to mental and emotional health. At Ascension Wisconsin, we provide innovative medication treatments, the latest surgical technologies and techniques, high-tech radiation facilities and support services. When you choose Ascension Wisconsin, you get a national team of experienced cancer specialists, sharing best practices and the latest in cancer care knowledge and research.
At Ascension Wisconsin, we provide many primary and advanced treatments for lung cancer, esophageal cancer and chest cancers, including:
- Chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer
- ION robotic bronchoscopy for staging and lung cancer management
- Immunotherapy and targeted genomic drug therapy
- Lung resection surgery
- Radiation therapy — Stereotactic ablative radiation therapy and abstract radiation therapy
- Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
Your care team focuses on identifying if the tumor is non-invasive or invasive and to understand where the tumor began and whether or not the cancer has spread. Diagnostic blood testing, chest imaging and a biopsy of lung cells help your doctor diagnose your condition and stage even the most rare cancers. And we use advanced molecular studies to recognize lung cancer subtypes to create a care plan for your type of cancer.
We can connect you with resources and programs that may be able to help you and your family with options for financial assistance. Our financial counseling team is here to listen to your concerns and work with you to help find options that meet your needs. Your cancer care team can connect you to a financial counselor.
At Ascension Wisconsin cancer center and clinics, we offer convenient parking. Talk to your care team if you have transportation needs.
Surgical oncologists and anesthesiologists provide enhanced recovery pathways as part of your surgical care plan. They are an important part of our cancer treatment programs. Each pathway is personalized for different types of cancer treatment, to help speed up your recovery after surgery. Your care team uses these protocols to help you prepare for what to expect before, during and after surgery.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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