Lung Cancer

The Lung Cancer Pathway Map is an evidence-based high level overview of the care lung cancer patients should receive in Ontario.

Diagnosis

• Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Referral of Suspected Lung Cancer by Primary Care Practitioners
• Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Lung Cancer Diagnosis Pathway Map

Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAPs)

Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAPs), also known as Diagnostic Assessment Units (DAUs) and Rapid Diagnostic Units (RDUs), focus on providing a rapid assessment and diagnosis for patients with suspicious symptoms or abnormalities. Patients receive a comprehensive assessment, examination and care plan. Please refer to the following document for recommended entry and transfer of care criteria for Lung Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAPs) in Ontario:

• Entry and Transfer of Care Criteria for Lung Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAPs) in Ontario

• Michael Garron Hospital (Toronto East Health Network)
• Diagnostic Assessment Unit
• Thoracic Surgery
• Referral Form
• Odette Cancer Centre (Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre)
• Thoracic Oncology Care (partnership with Michael Garron Hospital)
• Referral information
• Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network)
• Lung Rapid Assessment & Management Program (LungRAMP)
• Referral form
• Guide for Physicians Referring to the Lung Clinic
• St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Unity Health)
  
• Western Toronto Thoracic Associates
• Referral information

Treatment

• Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Lung Cancer Treatment Pathway Maps
• Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Lung Cancer Guidelines (clinical guidance for non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer)

Follow-Up

• Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) Lung Cancer Follow-up Care Pathway Map