Quick Facts
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    Year Built:
    1970
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    Number of Beds:
    621
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    Number of Physicians:
    1

Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Treatment at Northside Hospital

Doctors at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute partner with Georgia Cancer Specialists for advanced care options. Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer receive treatment plans through the hospital’s thoracic oncology program. The center provides personalized care from diagnosis through recovery.

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute diagnoses and treats more cancer cases than any other hospital in Georgia. The hospital’s lung cancer surgery expertise benefits people diagnosed with mesothelioma and lung cancer. The facility provides treatment options through its network of community cancer locations across Georgia.

Thoracic Oncology Teams at Northside Hospital

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute’s thoracic oncology teams include oncologists and thoracic surgeons who develop care plans for each mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer patient. They offer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery options based on individual needs.

Doctors follow national treatment guidelines and monitor patient progress. Patients can access cancer rehabilitation, nutritional counseling and support groups through the cancer institute.

Northside Cancer Clinical Trials

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute offers cancer clinical trials through its research program, one of the nation’s largest community-based oncology/hematology programs. The program includes Phase I through Phase IV studies. The hospital participates in multiple lung cancer clinical trials that may benefit patients with asbestos-related lung cancer.

The center participates in national trials through its partnership with the Georgia NCI Community Oncology Research Program. Patients with mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer interested in clinical trials should speak with a Patient Advocate to discuss available options.

Northside Hospital Awards and Accreditations

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons gave Northside’s thoracic oncology program its highest quality rating for lung cancer surgical outcomes, placing it among the top programs in the U.S. and Canada. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredits Northside Hospital Cancer Institute as an Integrated Network Cancer Program.

The Joint Commission awarded Gold Seals to Northside Atlanta for lung cancer and as an advanced primary stroke center. Healthgrades has recognized Northside Atlanta with awards for stroke care and spine surgery.