Improving Health Outcomes

Cancer Care in the Deep South

Study: Lung biopsy cryoprobe increases diagnostic yield over standard forceps

The FROSTBITE-2 trial used the 1.1-millimeter cryoprobe probe which, unlike the larger probes, is small enough to remove the biopsy specimen through the working channel without having to remove the scope, which increases safety.

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center names co-leaders for Thoracic Oncology Program

Together, the co-leaders bring complementary expertise aimed at delivering the most innovative and advanced options for patients at all stages of lung and other thoracic cancers.

How robotic bronchoscopy helped a Georgia man avoid unnecessary lung surgery

Oncologist Mohamed Shanshal, MD, said robotic bronchoscopy significantly improves getting patients the appropriate treatment as soon as possible, reducing their anxiety and improving care.

Study shows AI-assisted risk model for lung nodules is cost-effective

Risk prediction software using artificial intelligence can help determine whether pulmonary nodules detected during lung cancer screening need to be biopsied.