Chicago Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program

If you’ve been told you have a suspicious finding in your lung cancer screening, we’re here to help you get the answers you need quickly. 

The Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program at City of Hope^® Cancer Center Chicago provides patients in Illinois, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas with fast, accurate screening and diagnosis for lung nodules. With the help of innovative technologies and techniques, our team can perform the appropriate tests and share results, a process that can often take several weeks, in as little as one week. If lung cancer is confirmed, you‘ll be referred to our Chicago lung cancer care team to begin your personalized treatment within a matter of days.

When lung cancer is found early, patients typically have more treatment options. The physicians, nurses and other providers in our lung nodule program are experts in conducting advanced screening techniques, performing safe, minimally invasive biopsies and evaluating test results quickly and accurately — allowing you to move from diagnosis to comprehensive treatment plan as quickly as possible.

The cancer experts at City of Hope Chicago are dedicated to working closely with patients to offer an accurate diagnosis and expedited path to treatment. Our hospital, located in Lake County, Illinois, is designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology^®, which means we have committed to the highest level of medical imaging quality and safety.  

Additionally, our Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program offers:

• State-of-the-art bronchoscopy technology, with the ability to safely biopsy suspicious nodules as little as 8 mm
• An expert, precision-driven multidisciplinary clinical team who collaborates to review test results and recommend personalized treatment plans
• Fast turnaround times, with results available and a treatment plan recommended, if needed, within as little as one week
• Supportive care services, including support for the emotional challenges a potential cancer diagnosis can bring, as well as the physical side effects of cancer and its treatments 

Making an appointment with our Rapid Lung Nodule Diagnosis Program team takes one simple phone call. 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.* 

If you or a loved one has recently been recommended for lung nodule screening, call us to speak to a specialist at (877) 524-4673.

* If you are a beneficiary of a government health insurance program, such as Medicare, City of Hope is not permitted to provide travel, lodging or transportation benefits.