Baptist Health Deaconess out of Madisonville recently celebrated their 200th ION Robotic Procedure, which is a screening tool to detect lung cancer in the early stages.
Nurse Navigator Ashley Allen explained how important the robot is.
click to download audioAllen said the earlier the cancer is discovered the higher chance of survival for patients.
click to download audioShe explained how the procedure helps cut back on the overall cost of cancer treatments.
click to download audioThe minimally invasive robotic procedure can navigate the lung airways to assist in the diagnosis of early stage lung cancers.
