Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.
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Ochsner is committed to a clinically-integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. And as the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders who can meet evolving healthcare challenges.
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. At Ochsner, our multidisciplinary approach and distinguished history in the battle against lung cancer gives patients what they need to fight back.
From clinical research trials to the most advanced technologies in diagnosis and treatment, Ochsner Health has the largest program in the Gulf South. As a national leader in treating lung cancer, our program doesn’t just meet the national standard, it exceeds it.
Ochsner has the only multispecialty program in the region focusing on lung-sparing advanced therapeutics for mesothelioma. Our lung cancer program offers the latest advances in cancer imaging, robotic surgical techniques, image-guided radiation therapy and targeted chemotherapy. In addition, our research team conducts cutting-edge clinical trials to test new methods of prevention and treatment.
We are the largest program in the Gulf South performing minimally invasive lung cancer surgeries. Our team is nationally recognized as High Performing for Lung Cancer Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the lungs, it’s called lung cancer. Lung cancer forms in the tissues of the lung and may spread to lymph nodes or other organs in the body. There are two main types: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. These both grow differently and are treated differently. Non-small cell lung cancer is more common.
A team of physicians (pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical oncologists) and other healthcare professionals dedicated to lung cancer diagnosis and treatment work together to deliver the most effective treatment and support available. We provide our patients with specialized knowledge that can make all the difference in treatment, quality of life and recovery.
Our dedicated nurse navigators work with patients and referring providers to facilitate scheduling appointments and obtaining records. Our board-certified thoracic and robotic surgeons perform both traditional and minimally invasive procedures. We routinely treat patients with:
To schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-356-1647. For referrals and second opinions please contact the concierge department at 504-842-7436. You may also fax the department at 504-842-8416.
You may call the Ochsner Cancer Institute oncology team directly at 504-842-3910 for urgent symptoms and health issues, 24 hours a day.
We also offer virtual visits. If you are a new patient, your first virtual appointment is at the discretion of the provider. Learn more about virtual visits, here.
You may also schedule online through the MyOchsner patient portal. This allows you to conveniently schedule your next appointment yourself.
We have several resources available for patients. From chemotherapy treatments and support groups to financial and patient information, Ochsner Health provides support.
Over 700 clinical trials are being conducted at Ochsner.
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U.S. News & World Report rates Ochsner Health as "High Performing" in Lung Cancer Surgery.
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