UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
Thoracic surgeon Jessica Donington, MD

Patient-Centered Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

At UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, our patient-centered approach provides advanced, compassionate lung cancer care while helping patients maintain their best possible quality of life during and after treatment. We're one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in Illinois – the gold standard for cancer programs that is earned by the nation's top cancer centers.

We welcome patients with any type or stage of lung cancer and are committed to seeing patients quickly.

Our cancer experts provide safe, in-person care at several locations throughout the greater Chicago area, including Chicago, Orland Park and New Lenox. We offer video visits, online second opinions and a convenient, no-cost, 15-minute Express Expert Cancer Opinion virtual session for newly diagnosed patients.

Why Choose UChicago Medicine for Lung Cancer Care?

Marina C. Garassino, MBBS

Experience

Our lung cancer experts have more combined expertise than any other lung cancer physician team in Chicago. UChicago Medicine's team includes experts in eight specialties.

Kyle Hogarth, MD, in pulmonary lab

Less Invasive Diagnosis

Our pulmonologists biopsy some cancers without surgery and, in many cases, also treat cancer hidden in the airways of the lungs without invasive surgery. During fluorescence bronchoscopy, our pulmonologists use a thin, lighted tube to look for tiny tumors in the lungs.

female researcher in lab

Targeted Therapies: Matching Treatment to the Tumor

Genetic changes can drive a cell to become cancerous or cause cancer to spread. Our molecular pathology lab searches across more than 1,000 genes to screen for these mutations for every patient with lung cancer. Therapy can then be matched, or targeted to, the specific genetic changes in each tumor.

Thoracic surgeon Mark Ferguson, MD, in surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

UChicago Medicine lung cancer surgeons are board-certified thoracic surgeons who focus on treating diseases only of the lung and chest. They perform surgery using minimally invasive techniques, which results in smaller scars, less pain and fewer complications after surgery as compared to traditional open procedures.

patient and radiation oncology staff at UChicago Medicine Orland Park

Precise Radiation Therapy

Our radiation oncologists are leaders in using the latest technologies for lung cancer — including four-dimensional mapping and image-guided treatment — to deliver targeted radiation therapy to the tumor, while sparing nearby healthy tissue.

Christina Bestvina, MD, medical oncologist, and patient

Clinical Trials

Patients have access to clinical trials of the newest treatments, including immunotherapies that supercharge the power of the immune system to fight cancer. These treatments are not widely available and hold tremendous promise.

lung cancer on at CT scan

Screening

When lung cancer is detected early, treatment can begin sooner, giving patients a higher chance of success. We use advanced tools and techniques to screen and monitor people at high risk of developing cancer. Low-dose CT scans are quick and painless diagnostic tests for detecting very small changes in the lungs that could indicate cancer.

Andrea King, PhD, and smoking cessation patient Baim

Risk Reduction and Prevention

The most effective way to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer is to quit smoking. We provide a variety of programs for individuals whose addictions, lifestyle or medical histories put them at high risk for the disease.

Image of caregiver holding patient's hands, supportive oncology

Supportive Care and Aftercare

We take a holistic approach to helping our lung cancer patients, from diagnosis through treatment and aftercare. We support patients and provide hope for families through resources such as smoking cessation programs, physical therapy and nutrition, mental health and financial counseling.

Convenient Locations for Cancer Care

Request an Appointment

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 1-855-702-8222 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

For Referring Physicians

To refer a patient for lung cancer care, please call UCM Physician Connect at 1-800-824-2282. 

 

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