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The Region's Most Comprehensive Approach to Lung Cancer Care and PreventionWhether you have lung cancer or simply want to quit smoking, we can give you expert and compassionate care close to home. We offer:A Rapid Access Chest and Lung Assessment Program. If you have an abnormal finding on an imaging exam, we can help with any follow-up tests or appointments needed. Call 443-481-5881 to talk to our nurse navigator.Cancer prevention programs. We offer workshops, education and outreach on:Tobacco and nicotine product use prevention.Quitting smoking.Healthy eating.Maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Cancer screenings.Help to quit smoking. We provide nicotine replacement therapy and a quit- smoking plan for discharged patients.LDCT lung cancer screening. We recommend those at high risk for lung cancer undergo an annual screening. Find out if screening is recommended for you.Cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.
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Lung Cancer
We treat all types and stages of lung cancer and help connect you with others who've battled the disease. We also offer the support you need to quit smoking.What Is Lung Cancer?Lung cancer develops when abnormal cells form in the lungs and grow out of control. The cancer sometimes spreads to other parts of the body.According to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide after breast. Smoking and lung cancerSmoking cigarettes is the most common risk factor for developing lung cancer. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention links smoking to 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths. However, lung cancer among non-smokers is also on the rise.If you're currently smoking, we offer the support you need to quit.
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer
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Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma cancers are relatively rare. If you're diagnosed with one, you've probably got lots of questions and concerns. That's where we come in.What Is Sarcoma Cancer?A sarcoma is a cancerous tumor that begins in various tissues of the body. Most are soft tissue sarcomas, meaning they occur in fat, muscle, nerves, tendons, blood vessels or deep skin tissues. But sarcomas can begin in bones, too.Some soft tissue tumors are benign, meaning they aren't cancerous. They can't spread to other parts of the body like sarcoma cancer. Only an expert medical team can tell the difference between benign tumors and cancerous ones.Sarcoma cancers are rare. According to the American Cancer Society, U.S. doctors diagnose less than 14,000 soft tissue sarcomas each year. Most sarcomas happen in the feet, legs and arms, although they can occur elsewhere in the body too.Some types of sarcomas we treat at the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute are:Chondrosarcoma, found in cartilage.Ewing sarcoma, which usually occurs in children and young adults in and around the bones.Fibrosarcoma, which starts in fibrous tissue in legs, arms or trunk.Kaposi sarcoma, which starts in the cells lining lymph or blood vessels.Leiomyosarcoma, which starts in smooth muscle tissue, often in the abdomen.Liposarcoma, which are tumors in fat tissue.Malignant fibrous histiocytoma, which are usually found in muscles and tendons.Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer seen most often in children and young adults.Rhabdomyosarcoma, which is a soft tissue sarcoma seen in children.
Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma Cancer
Why Choose Luminis Health for Skin Cancer Care?The mortality rates for melanoma are higher in our region than state and national rates. That's a concern for our skin cancer experts, who want to see those numbers go down. Our skin cancer experts are trained to provide comprehensive care and:Promote risk reduction. We provide education on steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer and detect skin cancers early.Be at the forefront of research. Clinical trials are available for eligible participants for cutting edge treatment options.Connect you with cancer support services to help your well-being. Cancer is a major life event. If you or a loved one has cancer, we're here to help you every step of the way. We offer many different services and resources designed to fit your needs and give you a better, more comfortable experience.
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Skin Cancer
Receiving a diagnosis of skin cancer might feel overwhelming. The good news is, when caught early, most skin cancers are treatable.What Is Skin Cancer?Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells. Skin cancer is very common. According to the American Cancer Society, it's by far the most common type of cancer. About 5.4 million people in the United States receive a skin cancer diagnosis every year.No form of skin cancer is good news, but some are more serious than others. Types of skin cancer include:Basal cell skin cancer, which is the most common type of skin cancer. Basal cell cancers develop in the outermost layer of the skin. Most are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays that come from the sun or indoor tanning.Squamous cell skin cancer, which is the second most common skin cancer. Squamous cell cancers grow near the surface of the skin. They usually appear in sun-exposed areas like the face, ears, neck and back of the hands.Melanoma, which occurs in the cells of the skin that produce pigment. These cells are called melanocytes. Melanocytes are present in and around our eyes so it is important to protect your eyes from sun exposure, too!Several types of rare skin cancers exist, including Merkel cell skin cancer and acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). ALM is more common in people of color.
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer
Why Choose Luminis Health Imaging for Your Ultrasound?Three words: convenience, speed and trustworthiness.Luminis Health Imaging offers daytime, evening and weekend ultrasound appointments. You can pick the time that suits you best. You can book your appointment online anytime through our easy-to-use system. (Prefer booking over the phone? Give us a call.)Our diagnostic imaging center offers same-day appointments so you can get the results you're seeking right away. We send your doctor your results quickly, usually within a day. And if you've been to Luminis Health before and have a free MyChart profile, we'll upload the results into your account. That way, you can pull up your ultrasound findings any time you need them.Finally, you can count on us to provide you expert care. We're accredited by the American College of Radiology for ultrasound. This means the country's top radiology organization in the country approves our equipment, technical know-how and practices.
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Ultrasound
We love to check out those growing babies, but did you know that ultrasounds aren't just for pregnancy?An ultrasound is a great way to see the structure of soft tissues and organs in the body. Your provider might order an ultrasound to see if you have a kidney stone or to check if you have an inflamed gallbladder.What Is an Ultrasound?Ultrasound is an imaging technology that uses sound waves. An ultrasound wand sends out safe, high-frequency sound waves (too high for the ear to hear). The sound waves bounce back at different speeds, based on the type and location of tissues they hit.The ultrasound wand captures those slightly changed sound waves as they return. Then a computer analyzes those sound waves to create a moving image.We use ultrasounds to assess blood flow, view internal organs and examine parts of the body. Common places ultrasounds look at are the abdomen, breasts, thyroid and prostate. Because the sound waves don't break through very far, ultrasounds don't offer the best view of bones or structures hidden behind a lot of soft tissue. This is why doctors only recommend ultrasound for certain reasons.Sometimes doctors try ultrasound first and then suggest another test if it doesn't help diagnose the problem.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Why Choose Luminis Health for Your MRI?We know that MRI results are key to getting the right diagnosis and treatment. So we offer short wait times and convenient hours. This means evening and weekend appointments, on top of our daytime slots. And we send results to doctors quickly, usually within a day.We also offer 3T MRI machines at some locations. These machines produce a more precise image. They also work faster, so you don't have to lie still on the table for as long.And you'll be glad to know we're accredited by the American College of Radiology. This means we meet the top standards for safety and quality in the country.
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MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a way to map out structures inside the body without using radiation. It helps your doctor see many things, like your:Blood vessels.Ligaments.Muscles.Nerves.Organs.Skeletal system.Luminis Health Imaging uses the latest MRI technology to maximize your comfort as we create crisp, clear images.How Do MRIs Work?You may have heard that water makes up about 60% of our bodies. What you may not know is the hydrogen atoms in water respond to electromagnetic energy around us. MRIs rely on this cool fact.MRIs use a magnetic field to align hydrogen atoms in the body. Then, the machine pulses out electromagnetic radio waves. This causes the atoms to spin.When the technologist turns off the radio frequency waves, the atoms realign. As structures in the body have different amounts of water, they release different amounts of energy during this process. The MRI sensor captures the energy waves to create images.MRI images not only show the various tissues of the body, but they can also highlight inflamed or cancerous areas. These have different water content than surrounding tissues.
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MRI