Northeast Georgia Medical Center offers leading lung cancer care throughout the region and some of the latest cancer-fighting technologies. Allowing patients to remain close to home, surrounded by friends and family, we follow nationally approved treatment guidelines and participate in clinical.
The American Cancer Society estimates that 234,580 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States. That includes 7,700 of our friends and neighbors here in Georgia. While lung cancer often gets overshadowed by other forms of cancer, it is incredibly common. In fact, it’s the second most common form […]
In modern medicine, technology plays a vital role in diagnosing and monitoring health conditions with greater precision and less risk to patients. One such advancement is the low-dose CT (computed tomography) scan (LDCT), which has become an invaluable tool in diagnostic imaging. But what exactly is a LDCT, and how does it differ from traditional […]
The American Cancer Society estimates that 234,580 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in 2024, including more than 7,000 cases here in Georgia. But how is lung cancer diagnosed? When you think about cancer, some of the most common cancers probably come to mind—like breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Thanks to innovations over […]
During a recent bout of pneumonia you had, your provider spotted a lung nodule on a routine CT scan. Does that mean you have lung cancer? Lung nodules are incredibly common—and they are often detected during imaging scans related to the diagnosis or treatment of an unrelated condition. In fact, according to the American Thoracic […]
The American Cancer Society estimates that 238,340 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, including more than 7,000 people in Georgia alone. Like other forms of cancer, lung cancer is more easily treated when it’s diagnosed early. Could you benefit from lung cancer screening? When you think about cancer screenings, the routine screenings […]
While esophageal cancer accounts for only 1% of cancers diagnosed in the United States, that still amounts to more than 20,000 new cases each year. Knowing the symptoms of the condition can help you keep an eye on your health. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 20,640 cases of esophageal cancer will be […]
David Wheeler watched the Braselton Cancer Center transform into a reality right in front of his eyes. David, who is being treated by Longstreet Clinic and Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) for Stage 3 lung cancer, began his cancer treatments in Medical Plaza 1 while the center was under construction, and he continued his treatment […]