UC Health launched the first Incidental Lung Nodule Program in Ohio, which uses launch EON artificial intelligence (AI) technology, in June 2020.
Every patient that receives a CT scan at UC Health will be reviewed by the AI system to see if there are any potential cancerous nodules. AI has been around for several decades, but this technology has come a long way over the years. This technology used in the clinic tracks lung nodules that detect undiagnosed medical conditions, such as cancer, with 98% accuracy.
With our Incidental Lung Nodule Program, we’re able to use technological innovation to ensure patients receive a comprehensive, guideline-driven evaluation. In the unfortunate circumstance that a nodule is worrisome for cancer, patients are streamlined through our multidisciplinary tumor board to ensure they receive the absolute best expertise available,
The Incidental Lung Nodule Program is led by Dr. Radchenko and a multidisciplinary team formed with subject matter experts from UC Health’s interventional pulmonary services and the UC Cancer Center.
Automated AI software will scan for potentially cancerous nodules, and then once nodules are identified, a dedicated nurse practitioner will contact patients to offer personalized care with a multidisciplinary team. Nodules are then reviewed and next steps are determined. The UC Health Incidental Lung Nodule Program provides patients with access to world-class care and diagnostic expertise.