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Thoracic Surgery Clinics
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Masonic Cancer Clinic
Masonic Memorial Building
424 Harvard St.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Surgery Clinic
Phillips-Wangensteen Building
First Floor, Clinic 1E
516 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

For patient appointments:
612-624-LUNG (5864)

For provider referrals:
612-624-LUNG (5864)

Lung and esophageal cancer

Stock_MenAlone01_LrgVert_700-194696a 2011_USNews_UMMC_PULM_logo 2011_USNews_UMMC_Cancer_logo Lung cancer is common and becoming more so, especially among women. Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. Worldwide, its incidence is increasing at a rate of half a percent each year -- a rapid growth rate for a disease. Lung cancer has the tendency to spread (metastasize) early in the course of the disease. Therefore, it is a life-threatening form of cancer and one of the most difficult to treat.

Esophageal cancer occurs in about 11,000 Americans per year. This accounts for less than one percent of all cancers. However, the incidence of esophageal cancer is increasing. Cancer can develop in any part of the esophagus. It can spread to surrounding lymph nodes, the windpipe, the large blood vessels in the chest, and other nearby organs. Treatment for esophageal cancer depends on a number of factors, including its exact location, size, extent, and type of cancer cells. It's also important to consider age and general health to develop a treatment plan to fit each patient's needs.

Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer that can occur in several areas of the body, but most commonly in the chest. The name is derived from the fact that this cancer originates in body tissue known as the "mesothelium," a specialized layer of cells that line and protect many internal organs, primarily within the chest and abdominal cavities. Occurrence of mesothelioma is closely linked to environmental or occupation exposure to asbestos. Difficult to diagnose, mesothelioma is frequently discovered after many years of growth.




Blood and Marrow Transplant

M. Behnan Sahin, MD

Heart Transplant Surgery

Jonathan D'Cunha, MD

Hematology

Edward Greeno, MD

Hematology/Oncology

Getinet Ayalew, MD
Purvi Gada, MD
L. Lisa Ge, MD
Edward Greeno, MD
Robert Kratzke, MD
Priya Kumar, MD
M. Obinna Nwaneri, MD
Manish Patel, DO
M. Behnan Sahin, MD

Internal Medicine

Manish Patel, DO

Lung Transplant Surgery

Jonathan D'Cunha, MD

Medical Oncology

Arkadiusz Dudek, MD

Oncology

Arkadiusz Dudek, MD
Purvi Gada, MD
Edward Greeno, MD

Radiation Oncology

Elizabeth Cameron, MD, MPH
L. Chinsoo Cho, MD, MS
Chung Lee, MD
Xin Wang, MD, PhD

Thoracic Surgery

Rafael Andrade, MD
Jonathan D'Cunha, MD
Michael Maddaus, MD

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Selected Health Articles

Living with Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer: Planning for the Future
Understanding Lung Surgery
Diagnosing Chest and Lung Problems: Imaging Tests
Diagnosing Chest and Lung Problems: Percutaneous Procedures
Diagnosing and Staging Lung Cancer
After Treatment for a Mouth or Throat Tumor
Discharge Instructions for Cancer of the Lung
Discharge Instructions for Esophagectomy
What Is Lung Cancer?
Diagnosing Chest and Lung Problems: Endoscopic Procedures
Chest and Lung Problems
Lung Surgery: Your Evaluation and Tests
Discharge Instructions for Lung Biopsy
Discharge Instructions for Cancer of the Esophagus
Surgery for Lung Cancer
Lung Anatomy
Radiation Therapy Treatment
Understanding Radiation Therapy
Oncology: Managing Fatigue
Oncology: Communicating with Others