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The Advanced Lung Center at Latrobe Hospital
Westmoreland County exceeds the state and national incidence rate for lung cancer and lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Butler County. At Independence Health System, coordinating lung and pulmonary services is a priority for our communities.
To combat these rates, IHS offers the Advanced Lung Center at Latrobe Hospital under the direction of Michael F. Szwerc, MD, board certified general and thoracic surgeon. The Advanced Lung Center offers patients low-dose CT imaging, a means of ruling out or detecting lung cancer at its earliest stages.
A low-dose CT scan aids in finding cancer sooner and with early detection generally, more treatment options may be available.
Now more than ever, advanced screening can detect lung cancers earlier, so individuals can have more treatment options and get better outcomes. The screening utilizes a “low-dose” CT scan to find any nodules especially in people who do not yet show any signs of lung cancer but may be considered high risk for the disease. Remember, the screening is a process, not a single test. An individual must adhere to the screening for early detection.
To lean more about the Advanced Lung Center, click here or to find out if you qualify for a low-dose CT scan, call 724-689-1440.
Michael F. Szwerc, MD, Medical Director of the Advanced Lung Center at Latrobe Hospital; Brian Lace, MD and staff earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for patient care and lung cancer resection outcomes. This award denotes the highest category of quality, placing the program among the elite for general thoracic surgery in the United States and Canada.
