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Brad’s story: Lung cancer found by chance, treated early

Brad’s story: Lung cancer found by chance, treated early

by admin | Feb 12, 2026 | Early Detection & Screening, Lung Cancer

Brad Leathers, 68, of south Forsyth County, was diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2025 — through a series of medical appointments that had nothing to do with his lungs.  In October 2024, because of his long history of kidney stones, Brad’s long-time kidney...
Emory Healthcare launches new Lung Screening and Nodule Program

Emory Healthcare launches new Lung Screening and Nodule Program

by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | Lung Cancer, Prevention

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is advancing its commitment to reducing lung cancer deaths across Georgia with the launch of the Emory Healthcare Lung Screening and Nodule Program on Dec. 15, 2025. This new program focuses on early detection and treatment...
Phoebe Marks Milestone Advanced Lung Procedure

Phoebe Marks Milestone Advanced Lung Procedure

by Lung Cancer Roundtable | Oct 10, 2025 | Lung Cancer

Phoebe Pulmonology has reached a major milestone, completing its 200th ION bronchoscopy procedure at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. This advanced, minimally invasive technology allows pulmonologists to biopsy lung nodules with unmatched precision, giving patients...
Georgia Lung Cancer Roundtable Annual Meeting

Georgia Lung Cancer Roundtable Annual Meeting

by Lung Cancer Roundtable | Oct 8, 2025 | Lung Cancer

Georgia Lung Cancer Roundtable Annual Meeting 2025 Date: Friday, November 14, 2025Location: Northside Hospital Forsyth – The Bennetts Meeting RoomAddress: 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041 Join us for the 2025 Georgia Lung Cancer Roundtable Annual...
NGHS helps 500th patient with a procedure that’s detecting lung cancer earlier than the national average

NGHS helps 500th patient with a procedure that’s detecting lung cancer earlier than the national average

by admin | Sep 17, 2025 | Lung Cancer, Prevention

People in northeast Georgia can breathe easy knowing there’s advanced technology to diagnose lung cancer early at Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS). The Cancer Services team at Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Gainesville recently completed its...

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