Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment Close to Home

Our multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Program at the Sr. Caritas Cancer Center offers patients the latest diagnostic technology and leading-edge treatment options in one nearby location. The Lung Cancer Program is staffed by health professionals dedicated to the newest techniques and treatments for diagnosis and recovery. Members include Director and surgeon Neal Chuang, MD and Erica Lunden, Office Coordinator. Patients and families have access to an entire team of oncology specialists with a broad range of expertise in treating lung and esophageal cancer. Together, we develop an aggressive, coordinated program that takes full advantage of the most advanced care available today including:

• State-of-the-art diagnosis and evaluation technology

• A skilled surgical team with expertise in the newest surgical techniques and treatments for lung and esophageal cancer

• Surgical team members Gregory J. Gallivan, MD, FACS, chief of thoracic surgery and Mark M. Sherman, MD, FACS

• Individual treatment planning utilizing Philips’ ADAC Treatment Planning System

• Advanced radiation therapy solutions and chemotherapy

• A sensitive, caring environment providing clinical, spiritual, educational and emotional support for patients and their families