Thoracic Oncology, Early Lung Cancer Screening & Interventional Staging Center
Early low-dose CT screening, bronchoscopic biopsy staging, and multi-disciplinary treatment pathways.
Specialized pulmonary oncology clinic focusing on early diagnosis of suspicious pulmonary nodules, tissue characterization, mediastinal lymph node staging, and molecular biomarker testing for targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
When Is This Care Recommended?
Unexplained Cough Lasting More Than 3 Weeks
Persistent new cough or change in the character of a chronic smoker's cough that fails to resolve with medication.
Coughing Up Blood (Hemoptysis)
Streaks of blood in phlegm or frankly red blood requiring urgent diagnostic endoscopy and CT imaging.
Unexplained Weight Loss & Loss of Appetite
Rapid, unintentional drop in body weight accompanied by constant profound fatigue and loss of hunger.
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule (SPN) on Chest X-Ray
Incidental discovery of a round lung spot or coin lesion requiring high-resolution characterization.
Persistent Chest or Shoulder Pain
Dull ache in the chest wall, back, or shoulder unaffected by movement or breathing, signaling chest wall involvement.
New-Onset Hoarseness of Voice
Vocal cord palsy caused by recurrent laryngeal nerve compression by mediastinal lymph node enlargement.
Advanced Technology & Clinical Protocols
Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT) Screening
Minimal-radiation CT scans capable of detecting non-calcified micro-nodules years before symptoms appear.
Minimally Invasive Bronchoscopic & Pleural Biopsy
Endobronchial biopsy, transbronchial biopsy, and thoracocentesis for definitive histological classification.
Next-Generation Molecular Profiling & NGS
Tissue biomarker testing for EGFR mutations, ALK rearrangements, ROS1, and PD-L1 expression for targeted oral therapies.
Interventional Airway Tumor Debulking
Rigid bronchoscopy, electrocautery, and tumor debulking to reopen central airways compromised by endobronchial growth.
Step-by-Step Clinical Journey
High-Resolution Imaging & Nodule Risk Staging
Contrast-enhanced chest CT or PET-CT review analyzing nodule size, spiculation, and mediastinal lymph nodes.
Tissue Confirmation via Bronchoscopy or Core Biopsy
Obtaining adequate tissue sample for definitive histopathology (Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell, Small Cell).
Molecular Genetic Biomarker Testing
Screening for actionable gene mutations allowing targeted non-chemotherapy oral kinase inhibitors and immunotherapy.
Multi-Disciplinary Oncology Navigation
Formulating a unified surgical resection, stereotactic radiotherapy, or targeted medical oncology roadmap.
Why Choose Icon Lung Clinic for this Speciality?
- Expertise of Dr. Manoj S. Maske in interventional bronchoscopy, biopsy, and airway tumor management.
- Commitment to rapid diagnostic turnaround, minimizing patient anxiety and treatment initiation delays.
- Close collaboration with leading medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists across Mumbai and Thane.
- Dedicated palliative and respiratory supportive care optimizing patient quality of life and breathing comfort.