New Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic at St. Luke’s - Quezon City: Your Pathway to Early Detection

St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City has launched its specialized Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic, offering comprehensive evaluation, evidence-based monitoring, and management for individuals with pulmonary nodules. The clinic is designed to support early detection and timely intervention, helping identify lung conditions when treatment is most effective. Its mission is to provide standardized risk assessments, structured follow-up, appropriate imaging, biopsies when indicated, and prompt referral for treatment—ultimately aiming to reduce lung cancer morbidity and mortality.

With the widespread use of chest imaging such as Chest X-rays and Chest CT Scans, physicians are detecting small spots in the lungs—known as pulmonary nodules—more often than ever, frequently as incidental findings. While most nodules are harmless or benign, a small percentage may represent early-stage lung cancer. Prompt evaluation and structured surveillance are essential to monitor subtle changes in size, shape, or metabolic activity, allowing for timely intervention and giving patients greater confidence and peace of mind.

Objectives of the Clinic

• Standardized Care: Standardize the institutional approach to evaluating, monitoring, and managing pulmonary nodules.

• Early Diagnosis: Identify lung malignancy in its earliest stages to enable prompt management, better prognosis, and improved quality of life.

• Improved Survival: Reduce morbidity and mortality associated with delayed lung cancer diagnosis through structured diagnostic pathways.

Who Should Visit the Clinic?

The clinic is for adults with abnormal chest imaging, those with lung nodules found by chance, or people at higher risk for lung cancer—such as long-term smokers or those with a family history of lung disease—who may benefit from early treatment.

What Sets the Clinic Apart?

• Fast, Accurate Evaluation & Standardized Surveillance
  Receive timely, expert interpretation of your imaging results using proven protocols. This helps reduce uncertainty, track changes over time, and avoid unnecessary delays in care.

• Early Detection and Advanced Treatment Options
  Finding suspicious spots early greatly improves your chances of successful treatment and opens up more options, such as minimally invasive surgery and targeted therapies.

• Multidisciplinary Team Approach
  Every case benefits from coordinated care provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team—including pulmonologists, radiologists, thoracic surgeons, oncologists, and specialized nursing staff—who collaborate to develop standard, evidence-based care plans.

Your 4-Step Patient Journey

1. Initial Consultation
   Schedule an appointment if you have an abnormal chest scan, a lung nodule found by chance, or if you simply want a thorough check-up for your lung health.

2. Comprehensive Risk & Diagnostic Evaluation
   A specialist will review your medical history, risk factors, and existing imaging results (such as low-dose CT scans, chest X-rays, or PET scans) to assess your risk and create a plan just for you.

3. Multidisciplinary Team Review
   If you need more tests, our team of specialists will discuss your case to decide on the safest and best next steps for your care.

4. Personalized Care Plan
   You will receive a clear treatment plan tailored to your needs. This may include regular imaging, advanced tests, a minimally invasive biopsy, or a direct referral for early treatment if needed.

Take the next step toward better lung health. Contact St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City today to learn more about the Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic or to schedule your consultation.

For more information, please contact the St. Luke’s Product Information Hub: 0947-9930471 | 0998-5822276 | 0939-9161805 | 0928-5200239 or email productinfo@stlukes.com.ph.