Diagnostic Assessment Programs – Lung
Testing for lung cancer can be a complex process involving several steps. The Lung Diagnostic Assessment Program (DAP) at our Hospital is a program designed to streamline tests for people with a suspicion of lung cancer, to reach a definitive cancer or non-cancer diagnosis faster.
It is important to note that a referral to the lung DAP does not necessarily mean that individual has lung cancer.
Patients are referred by their health care provider (family physician, nurse practitioner, etc.), a specialist, or other health care provider to Dr. Gehman, a thoracic (lung) surgeon at our Hospital. The lung DAP team coordinates all tests and appointments to ensure timely diagnosis and continuous care. All appointments and consultations are booked through Dr. Gehman’s office.
The lung DAP is also designed to help support patients and their families throughout testing. A patient navigator provides information to patients about their tests, and is available to answer any questions they may have. To see the lung DAP Pathway, please click here.
Who is on the lung DAP team?
The lung DAP team includes a thoracic surgeon (Dr. Gehman), radiologists, pathologists, a patient navigator, technologists and administrative staff.
Where is the lung DAP located?
The lung DAP is coordinated through our Hospital and Dr. Gehman’s office, and is available to patients across Northwestern Ontario.
Patients who are referred to the lung DAP will be scheduled for a consultation appointment with Dr. Gehman. Lung diagnostic tests are done at our Hospital. When regional patients travel to Thunder Bay for lung diagnostic tests, accommodations are available at the Tbaytel Tamarack House. Telemedicine videoconferencing is also available for initial consultation and follow-up appointments.
