LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center is showcasing same-day lung cancer diagnosis and treatment technology.

It's in a demonstration in a state-of-the art mobile semi-truck.

"We can tell them, 'Yes, it's a cancer, and then it's out before they're even awake," Shari Meyerson said, a thoracic surgeon.

The technology enables same-day diagnosis and treatment for the cancer, and allows patients "to be able to get an answer right there," Dr. Meyerson said.

The ION Endoluminal system da Vinci 5 surgical robots has enabled UK Healthcare to do six surgeries through a combined procedure since February.

It addresses a critical gap in lung cancer care as patients traditionally have to wait weeks or even months between diagnosis and surgery.

"That wait between

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