Types of Cancer We Treat

Thoracic Cancers (Lung, Esophageal and Mediastinal)

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Thoracic Cancers Multidisciplinary Team Treatment Options Surgeons

Thoracic Cancers (Lung, Esophageal, and Mediastinal)

At the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute’s Thoracic, Esophageal and Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Center, our cancer specialists offer patients hope and peace of mind every day. Their expertise and access to groundbreaking cancer treatments is unmatched.

We specialize in treating cancers of the lungs, trachea, mediastinal chest wall, mediastinum (sternum and surrounding area) and the esophagus.

Charles Mulligan, M.D. outlines low dose CT screening for lung cancer.

To schedule an appointment, call 302-733-HOPE (4673)

Our Multidisciplinary Team Is Your Cancer Team

Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are used to treat thoracic and esophageal cancers. Recent additions to these treatments include tracheobronchial and esophageal stenting for certain tumors of the airways and esophagus, which improve breathing and swallowing. Decades of clinical experience show that combinations of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are often most effective. Your team will tailor your cancer treatment for you.

Brian Nam, M.D. discusses minimally invasive thoracic surgery.

When you visit the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, you will meet with the following multidisciplinary team of doctors in one visit:

Your surgeon can order diagnostic tests, perform a biopsy to see if your tumor is malignant or operate to remove cancer if necessary.
Your medical oncologist can administer chemotherapy or immunotherapy that kills cancer cells.
Your radiation oncologist can pinpoint places where your cancer is growing and use precisely focused X-rays to reduce or destroy it.

Together, these specialists, in consultation with your primary care doctor and with the support of your care-management team, will work with you to individualize and tailor your cancer care treatments to you and your cancer’s unique molecular profile for the most effective results.

Treatment Options

Our Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology team offers advanced, patient-centered treatment for cancers of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall. With expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, we focus on precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and faster recovery. We also offer alternative treatments like endobronchial lung volume reduction, a breakthrough nonsurgical valve placement available in Delaware only at ChristianaCare. Whether you're navigating a complex cancer diagnosis or need a targeted biopsy or airway procedure, our specialists can help.

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At ChristianaCare, we are committed to providing you with the expertise, treatment options and care you need on your journey back to health. We are here for you.