Lung cancer won’t wait. As a patient, you shouldn’t have to wait either. That’s why the Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope® Atlanta offers rapid access to lung cancer screenings, leading-edge diagnostics, innovative treatments and a multidisciplinary team that specializes in lung cancer — every stage, every day. We proudly highlight our designation as an American College of Radiology® (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Center™, the gold standard in medical imaging, as one more reason you can trust our commitment to quality and safety in lung cancer care.
Lung Cancer Care in Atlanta
In 2024, more than 7,300 Georgians will be diagnosed with lung cancer and nearly 3,800 will die from the disease. According to the American Lung Association, Georgia’s rate of new lung cancer cases is significantly higher than the national rate, and only 3.8% of the state’s high-risk patients are screened.
There is work to do. And there is hope. At the City of Hope Atlanta Lung Cancer Center, we share your sense of urgency with same-day screening, consultations in as little as 24 hours and treatment plans within five to seven days after diagnosis. We make access to experts in medical and radiation oncology, thoracic surgery and interventional pulmonology quicker and easier. And we house nationally recognized screening services, advanced diagnostic technologies and emerging treatments and clinical trials in one convenient location to save you time and energy.
What Sets Our Atlanta Lung Cancer Program Apart?
Cancer is personal. That’s why we fight lung cancer with personalized care. Throughout your journey, our Lung Cancer Center team is focused on pinpointing treatment options based on your tumor type, stage, genomic markers and other insights.
Lung Cancer Screening
Early detection matters. If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving five years or more improves to 63%. That’s why our Lung Cancer Center offers qualified patients lung cancer screening with a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan, which uses much less radiation than a regular CT scan. City of Hope Atlanta’s screening services earn high marks for medical imaging quality and safety, demonstrated by our American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Center recognition.
Four-Day Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program
As part of our Four-Day Lung Nodule Diagnostic Program, experts put artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technology and tools to work in determining whether a lung nodule may be malignant and needs immediate attention. They work quickly, with appointments available in as little as 24 hours, in person or by telehealth technology, with results available in as few as four days. Many lung cancer treatment plans begin within 48 hours of diagnosis.
Robotic-Assisted Biopsies
Ion by IntuitiveTM is our newest ally in diagnosing lung cancer sooner, when more treatments are available. Our investment in this minimally invasive, robotic-assisted tool helps doctors obtain biopsies from hard-to-reach places using an ultra-thin catheter with fiber-optic camera to navigate landscapes deep inside the lung.
Advanced Robotic Surgery Technology
Empowered by robotic technology, the thoracic surgeon on your team can perform minimally invasive and lung-sparing surgical procedures. In some cases, a reconstructive surgeon will recommend chest wall reconstruction to help restore physical function and appearance impacted by surgery and/or cancer.
Precision Medicine Drugs
Precision medicine, which personalizes cancer treatment down to the DNA or molecular level, may include treatments like immunotherapy, targeted therapy and other options that offer better outcomes and fewer adverse effects.
Clinical Trials
Research today is the treatment of tomorrow. In pursuit of innovative lung cancer treatments, our Lung Cancer Center team carefully selects clinical trials spanning immunotherapy, chemotherapy, interventional pulmonology and more.
Supportive Care
Quality of life matters. That’s why we pioneered the delivery of integrative care by incorporating supportive services – from pain management and behavioral health to nutritional support and oncology rehabilitation — into each patient’s comprehensive treatment plan.
Our Atlanta Lung Cancer Experts
Our Lung Cancer Center surrounds patients with specialization — when and where you need it. Whether your diagnosis is early-stage or advanced cancer, you can count on high-tech, high-touch care delivered by experts who collaborate locally at City of Hope Atlanta and across City of Hope’s coast-to-coast clinical network to tackle complex lung cancer cases.
Click the links below to learn more about our Lung Cancer Center experts.
Shady Eldaif, M.D., is the director of thoracic oncology at City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta, where he leads a team of specialists who treat cancers of the abdomen and chest.
Dr. Beland is medical director of Imaging Services at City of Hope Atlanta. He is also chair of the Department of Radiology at City of Hope Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.
Debora Bruno, M.D., M.S., is medical director of clinical research and a thoracic medical oncologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta . A recognized expert in her field, Dr. Bruno treats lung cancer and mesothelioma , as well as thymoma and thymic carcinoma
Dr. Fulp, is an interventional radiologist at City of Hope Atlanta.
Kristin Higgins, MD, joined City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta in January 2024 as Chief Clinical Officer, leading the hospital’s efforts supporting advanced cancer care access and innovation, while also partnering with department chairs to lead physician recruitment and clinical growth.
Dr. Krebs brings to City of Hope more than 30 years of experience performing interventional radiology procedures. He joined City of Hope Atlanta in September 2012. At City of Hope, Dr. Krebs' expertise is in image-guided procedures including catheter and needle-based therapies—such as microwave
Dr. Outlaw-Evans is a Radiation Oncologist at City of Hope in Atlanta, Georgia.
“I am proud to care for patients and their families at City of Hope,” says Christopher Parks, M.D., an interventional pulmonologist.
Dr. Prabhakar joined City of Hope in May 2023 as a Medical Oncologist.
Dr. Sharma joined City of Hope in Atlanta, Georgia, in February 2022 as a medical oncologist.
Make an Appointment with Our Lung Cancer Team
Time is of the essence when you’re diagnosed with lung cancer. That’s why we’re available 24/7 to help handle the details, from insurance verification and medical records collection to appointment scheduling and arrangements for travel and lodging. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or seeking a second opinion, call us at (877) 524-4673 to make an appointment.
City of Hope Atlanta is conveniently located in historic Newnan, Georgia, just 30 minutes southwest of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and a short drive from the Atlanta area.
City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta
Lung Cancer Center
600 Celebrate Life Pkwy.
Newnan, GA 30265
New patients: (877) 524-4673
