Nancy Barton, a cancer survivor, was faced with a new battle when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. She had a renewed sense of fear and concern for her grandchildren as she underwent surgery to remove the cancer cells from her lungs. Unfortunately, in many cases, cancer cells remain after surgery, allowing tumors to potentially regrow.
Under the care of Dr. Ryan Levy and Dr. Nicholas Baker at UPMC Passavant Hospital, Barton underwent surgery that utilized an injectable dye to illuminate cancer spots on her lungs. This groundbreaking technology allowed the surgeons to precisely identify and remove the cancer cells without needing to remove large portions of her lungs. Three months post-surgery, Barton is grateful for the quality of life she now enjoys.
The doctors involved in Barton’s surgery likened the process to finding a marble in a large car wash sponge, highlighting how the dye made detection and removal of the cancer cells much more efficient. Barton hopes that her experience will encourage others facing cancer diagnoses to explore all available treatment options and to remain hopeful in their journeys.