Atlanta Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program

Speed to care. Speed to experts. Speed to answers.

At City of Hope^® Cancer Center Atlanta, we designed our  Four-Day Lung Nodule Diagnostic Program to reduce the stress that comes from waiting to learn whether an abnormal or suspicious spot on your lung is cancerous – and to accelerate future care, if needed.

Our 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.

Time is of the essence. When lung cancer is detected in early stages, doctors typically have more treatment options for patients and lung cancer survival outcomes improve dramatically. Importantly, the likelihood of surviving lung cancer five years or more improves to 63%, if the disease is caught before it spreads.

Georgia’s rate of new lung cancer cases is significantly higher than the national rate, according to the American Lung Association. That’s why we streamline our lung nodule evaluation and diagnosis process into days, instead of weeks. 

At City of Hope Atlanta, we surround patients with specialization. Within our Four-Day Lung Nodule Diagnostic Program, you benefit from a multidisciplinary care team that may include a medical oncologist, thoracic surgeon, interventional radiologist and pulmonologist – all in one location. Together, they assess your health information and diagnostic tests, then recommend next steps, based on whether the nodule is benign or malignment.

If you have a cancer diagnosis, our Lung Cancer Center team will recommend a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan, complete with supportive care options like nutritional support, pain management, behavioral health and other services to help you manage side effects and maintain quality of life throughout your journey.

The bottom line: Early detection and innovative treatment options are bringing more hope to lung cancer patients. Our designation as an American College of Radiology^® (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Center^™, the gold standard in medical imaging, is testament to the quality and safety patients experience across every aspect of lung cancer care at City of Hope Atlanta.

We share your sense of urgency. 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. 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 metro Atlanta area.