Specialist chest and lung services at Cromwell Hospital
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About The Chest and Lung Group
When it comes to lung cancer, early detection is of the utmost importance.
The Chest and Lung Group specialises in providing comprehensive lung cancer care spanning assessment and diagnosis through to treatment – all delivered under one roof at Cromwell Hospital in South Kensington.
With experts in multiple specialties, including oncology, thoracic surgery, and respiratory medicine, the team collaboratively review patient cases and decide on the best course of treatment.
They are supported by allied health professionals, who provide bespoke, holistic services that maximise wellbeing and minimise unwanted side effects.
Lung cancer services
The Chest and Lung Group works in partnership with Cromwell Hospital's Integrated Cancer Campus, as well as one of Europe's most advanced radiotherapy centres in partnership with GenesisCare.
The Integrated Cancer Campus is staffed by a dedicated team of consultants, clinical nurse specialists, counsellors, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals, who work collaboratively to determine the best, personalised treatment plans for our patients.
Lung diagnostics
Early detection is key to improved outcomes in lung cancer cases – that's why we provide a range of rapid-access screening services and lung health checks.
We're also home to one of the most comprehensive ranges of lung function tests available privately in London, including spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO).
It is advisable to have a lung health check-up if you have a history of heavy smoking, currently smoke, and are over 50 years old.
If you are eligible for one of our Lung Health Checks, you will undergo a range of diagnostic tests to review your lung health. After undergoing your diagnostic tests, your results will be reviewed by a multidisciplinary panel of experts, which includes thoracic radiologists and lung oncologists.
If required, our experts will design a personalised treatment plan that is expertly tailored to you, delivered with the support of our Integrated Cancer Campus.
Lung function tests assess how well your lungs are working. Each test measures a different aspect of, or action within, the lungs.
Tests we provide include:
- spirometry
- exhaled nitric oxide test (FeNO)
- full lung function test
- body plethysmography
- bronchial provocation tests
- capillary blood gas (CBG) test
- cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET)
- diffusion capacity test
- hyperventilation assessment
- impulse oscillometry (IOS)
- overnight oximetry test
- respiratory muscle tests
- reversibility test
Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
Self-pay patients
We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
Insured patients
At Cromwell Hospital, we accept private health insurance from most major providers, including AXA, Aviva, Bupa, and Vitality.
Make an enquiry
Get in touch to book an appointment, or to request further information.