MD Anderson’s thoracic oncology program focuses exclusively on lung cancers and other types of cancer originating inside the chest.
Minimally invasive, robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Lung-sparing techniques, such as segmentectomies and sleeve resections
Adapted mesothelioma treatment recommendations based on cell type, disease stage, tumor location and age
Innovative radiation therapy techniques, such as intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic ablative radiotherapy, and proton beam radiation therapy
ISABR, a clinical trial that combines immunotherapy and stereotactic ablative radiotherapy for early-stage lung cancer to reduce disease recurrence
Novel therapy for EGFR-independent resistance in non-small cell lung cancer
Organ-sparing techniques, like the endoscopic mucosal resection program for early-stage esophageal cancer, which avoids the need for removing the esophagus
Access to our enhanced surgical recovery program that results in reduced symptoms, improved function, better outcomes and quicker return to normal activities