A new lung cancer service is set to benefit patients in the Harrogate district.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's new equipment allows Endobronchial Ultrasound Scans (EBUS) to be performed by trained members of the Lung Cancer Service, with the Trust's first successful EBUS taking place in January.
EBUS is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for evaluating other conditions affecting the airway and lungs.
After identifying the lesion on the CT scan, clinical specialists can take a sample of tissue for further cancer testing.
The scan and procedure takes under an hour to complete, with the patient usually going home the same day.
The ability to perform EBUS scans at Harrogate District Hospital means patients can receive more timely assessment and then treatment based on their current cancer diagnosis.
Dr Khizer Khan, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at HDFT said:
“I have already performed several procedures at Harrogate District Hospital which have been a great success for both the patients and our team."
Alongside new ways of assessing patients, the Lung and Cancer Service at Harrogate Hospital are providing new treatment for those living with advanced cancer.
HDFT has worked collaboratively with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to train more nursing staff to use the equipment.

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