Prioritizing a Multidisciplinary Team Approach in the Care of Patients with Small Cell Lung Cancer

Because most cases of SCLC are diagnosed at advanced stages, it is rarely curable by the time of diagnosis. However, for some patients, treatment can improve quality of life. Multidisciplinary care coordination is especially important with aggressive cases of SCLC, as there may be several unique challenges to be addressed. CANCER BUZZ spoke to Ahmed Al-Hazzouri, MD, Medical Oncologist, Ryan Schroeder, MD, Pulmonologist, and Justin Wu, MD, Radiation Oncologist, from AdventHealth’s Cancer Institute Waterman, Tavares, FL. Hear what impact a multidisciplinary team approach can have on patient experience and health outcomes.

“The Lung Nodule Clinic is a way for us to also promote community outreach to say, not only should you get screened, and educate the public about being screened, but can help you if there is an applicable finding.” 

– J. Ryan Schroeder, MD

Ahmed Al-Hazzouri, MD

Medical Oncologist

AdventHealth’s Cancer Institute Waterman

Tavares, FL

Ryan Schroeder, MD

Pulmonologist

AdventHealth’s Cancer Institute Waterman

Tavares, FL

Justin Wu, MD

Radiation Oncologist

AdventHealth’s Cancer Institute Waterman

Tavares, FL

Resources: 

Cancer Support Community

ClinicalTrials.gov

Go2 for Lung Cancer

LUNGEVITY

Lung Cancer Research Foundation