Thoracic

The experts specializing in thoracic oncology provide multidisciplinary care for patients diagnosed with thoracic cancers. The care team includes specialists in pulmonary medicine (treating diseases of the lung) or gastroenterology (treating diseases of the esophagus) working with experts in radiology, thoracic surgery, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and interventional radiology.

Because lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers—developing when abnormalities occur in either the lungs or the bronchi (the air tubes leading to the lungs), the Center has a dedicated Lung Cancer Clinic, where patients with known or suspected lung tumors are evaluated by a team of thoracic specialists. For more information on breast cancer screening, prevention, and treatment, see our Lung Cancer Infographic.

Hear Dr. Khalil share what patients can expect in an appointment with our thoracic surgery department.

Cancers We Treat
Treatments Offered
Lung Cancer Screening

Cancers We Treat

Esophageal cancer and some precancerous conditions relating to the esophagus
Lung Cancer
- Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC)
Carcinoid tumors (a slow-growing type of tumor usually found in the gastrointestinal system, and sometimes in the lungs or other sites)
Tracheal cancer
Mesothelioma (a tumor that may or may not be cancerous affecting the lining of the chest or abdomen)

Treatments Offered

Depending on the stage and other characteristics of thoracic cancer, a combination of therapies may be used.

Surgery
- Complete surgical staging to ensure the most appropriate treatment protocol
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques, when appropriate
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Clinical Trials

Lung Cancer Screening

South Shore Health offers patients screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT)—the only recommended screening for people at high risk for lung cancer. Research shows that screening using a low-dose CT scan can help detect early lung cancer before clinical signs or symptoms become evident. Learn More.