Lung Cancer Services

John Muir Health has been involved in screening high-risk patients for lung cancer since 2007. Our participation in the pioneering International Early Lung Cancer Action program (I-ELCAP) helped establish John Muir Health as a Screening Center of Excellence as designated through the Lung Cancer Alliance, as well as a Lung Cancer Screening program through the American College of Radiology.

Featured Videos

CLINICAL MINUTES: ROBOTIC-ASSISTED BRONCHOSCOPY

Wilson Tsai, MD, Thoracic Surgeon, Medical Director Thoracic Program, discusses discusses the latest technology available for lung cancer diagnosis.

CLINICAL MINUTES: MINIMALLY INVASIVE THORACIC SURGERY

Wilson Tsai, MD, Thoracic Surgeon, Medical Director Thoracic Program, discusses the advantages of using Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery in the treatment of Lung Cancer.

CLINICAL MINUTES: LUNG CANCER SCREENING

Michaela Straznicka, MD, discusses Lung Cancer Screening as implemented by US the Preventive Services Task Force - including insurance coverage and treatment options dependent on outcome.

Featured Documents

John Muir Health is successfully employing a robotassited device for lobectomy procedures, after performing the first one in the Bay Area last fall.
Physician News: First in East Bay Area, Concord Builds Expertise with Robot-Assisted Lobectomy >
John Muir Health is one of 42 sites worldwide conducting patient trials in collaboration with International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP).
I-ELCAP: A Research Study for Individuals at High Risk of Developing Lung Cancer >