Lung Cancer Services at UPMC in Central Pa.

From diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, the lung and chest cancer team at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center offers you comprehensive and compassionate lung cancer treatment.

Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer screening saves lives. UPMC in central Pa. is proud to be a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence. We focus on diagnosing lung cancer at its earliest stages when it is easiest to treat. We offer comprehensive screening services to detect pulmonary nodules or other indicators of lung cancer, which can be managed in our Pulmonary Nodule Clinic.

Lung Cancer Treatment Options

Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and targeted therapies are the main treatment options for lung cancer. A number of factors determine which treatment will be best for you, including the type and stage of your cancer, the location of the tumor(s), and genetic or other molecular characteristics.

Advanced treatment options include:

• Surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System
• Access to clinical trials

Our Nurse Navigators

UPMC in central Pa. nurse navigators are there to help you and your family. Whether you need information, education, services or just a hand to hold, we are there to help you manage your diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Each of our nurse navigators is an experienced registered nurse who specializes in the care and support of cancer patients and their families. We can help when:

• You are newly diagnosed with cancer or with a recurrence.
• You or your family have questions related to a cancer diagnosis or treatment.
• You need assistance coordinating upcoming appointments, tests or procedures.
• You or a family member are struggling with the emotional impact of cancer.

Providers

• Jafar Aljazeeri, MD
• John J. Brady, DO
• Arthur Martella, MD
• Troy A. Moritz, DO
• Taj Rahman, MD
• Navitha Ramesh, MD
• Etieno Umobong, MD
• Julie Ann Morgan, CRNP
• Lauren Penrose, PA-C
• Lindsey M. Ruppert, PA-C

Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
214 Peach Orchard Road
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
Phone: 717-231-8555
Phone 2: 717-485-3155

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Located at Medical Office Building 2
2005 Technology Parkway
Suite 300
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Main Number: 717-988-5864
Fax: 717-231-8568

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
233 College Avenue
Suite 203
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717-988-5864