Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) announced their acquisition and first use of the SPiN Thoracic Navigation System by Veran Medical Technologies. This system aids physicians in the early detection of lung cancer, which is the key to saving patients’ lives.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, killing more Americans each year than breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers combined. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 224,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer each year. Early detection increases survival rates from 15 percent (stage IV) to as high as 92 percent (stage I).
The SPiN Thoracic Navigation System is the only system that allows physicians to accurately access small lung lesions via multiple approaches. This assists physicians in detecting lung cancer earlier and without the need for multiple hospital visits for diagnostic procedures.
“The SPiN Thoracic Navigation is a technological breakthrough that allows me and my fellow pulmonologists to access peripheral lesions which were previously impossible to reach by conventional bronchoscopic techniques,” said Dr. Rubal Patel, Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist with the TRMC Affinity Clinic. “The Veran system allows a pre-planning approach, similar to using a GPS navigation system for directions, to accurately navigate to smaller lesions. Using direct visualization and real-time confirmation of nodule location, the accuracy of accessing a target lesion is significantly improved. Being able to diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier leads to better patient outcomes. Ultimately, this helps us save lives.”
Starting this year, Medicare and all private insurance plans cover lung cancer screenings for high-risk individuals. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call (229) 391-4100. Visit www.tiftregional.com or www.affinity-clinic.com for more information on TRMC pulmonologists and services.
