Abramson Cancer Center researchers and clinicians have led the way nationally, for decades, in understanding the causes of lung cancer, mesothelioma and related disorders; and in finding more effective formsof treatment.
Today there's more hope than ever for those who face lung cancer and related disorders. Our team has worked together for years caring for those with lung cancer, mesothelioma and related disorders. By putting our experience to work, we offer the best possible treatment outcomes.
The two main types of lung cancer are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.
Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the lining of the chest or abdomen.
Our lung team also cares for those with cancer of the trachea, mediastinum, and other areas that make up the lung or pulmonary system. Penn thoracic lung surgeons oversee our Lung Nodule Clinic and care for those with cancer of the esophagus
Our lung cancer team also cares for those with disorders related to lung cancer such as: asbestosis, and coal workers' pneumoconiosis.
If diagnosed with lung cancer, or a related disorder, it's important to have the best team of experts available.
At Penn's Center for Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma and Related Disorders there are individuals nationally recognized for their expertise. They can provide the information, care and support to help each step of the way.
Our prominent lung cancer, mesothelioma and related disorders research program is conducting important studies, ensuring that the latest discovery is translated to better patient care immediately.
The knowledge gained through our research allows us to better care for people with an elevated risk for lung cancer and those who have the disease itself.
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Suzi F. Garber, of Reading, PA., a neuroendocrine tumor patient at the Abramson Cancer Center, writes about her experience so that others might benefit from her story and become proactive advocates for themselves and their loved ones.
For many years, I had been misdiagnosed as having irritable bowel syndrome. After I wound up in the emergency ward in intense pain, I had a battery of tests -- I had an ileal bowel obstruction. An octreotide scan showed spots in my liver which was subsequently biopsied and were positive for carcinoid cancer, Stage IV. I had been diagnosed with a rare cancer that both had metastasized and was inoperable at the time.
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