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The Boston Medical Center Thoracic Cancer Program evaluates patients with all types of thoracic cancers. Some of the conditions we treat include lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mesothelioma.
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Conditions We Treat
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs, two sponge-like organs in the chest that take in oxygen when breathing. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and smokers have the greatest risk. Some lung cancers are not related to smoking but to exposure to things like asbestos, while others occur for unknown reasons.
Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs, two sponge-like organs in the chest that take in oxygen when breathing. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and smokers have the greatest risk. Some lung cancers are not related to smoking but to exposure to things like asbestos, while others occur for unknown reasons.
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Carcinoid Tumor
Carcinoid tumors grow slowly and usually appear in the gastrointestinal tract or lung. Gastrointestinal symptoms include skin flushing and diarrhea, and symptoms that appear if the tumor is in the lung include difficulty breathing. Carcinoid tumors typically begin in the cells that produce hormones of various organs in the gastrointestinal tract like stomach or intestines, though they can develop in the pancreas or the testicles in men and the ovaries in women.
Carcinoid tumors grow slowly and usually appear in the gastrointestinal tract or lung. Gastrointestinal symptoms include skin flushing and diarrhea, and symptoms that appear if the tumor is in the lung include difficulty breathing. Carcinoid tumors typically begin in the cells that produce hormones of various organs in the gastrointestinal tract like stomach or intestines, though they can develop in the pancreas or the testicles in men and the ovaries in women.
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Chest Wall Tumor
Sometimes tumors arise on the chest wall, which covers the chest cavity. The chest cavity is a cage of bone and muscle that holds the lungs, heart, and other vital organs. Like all tumors, chest wall tumors may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous), and may originate there or have spread from elsewhere. Only about five percent of chest wall tumors are found to be cancerous. Either type of tumor may interfere with the body's functioning.
Sometimes tumors arise on the chest wall, which covers the chest cavity. The chest cavity is a cage of bone and muscle that holds the lungs, heart, and other vital organs. Like all tumors, chest wall tumors may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous), and may originate there or have spread from elsewhere. Only about five percent of chest wall tumors are found to be cancerous. Either type of tumor may interfere with the body's functioning.
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Diaphragm Tumor
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located between the abdomen and the chest cavity (thorax). It allows air to flow in and out of the lungs by decreasing pressure in the lungs and helping the rib cage expand when one inhales. Tumors can develop in the diaphragm, which can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). These tumors may originate in the diaphragm or spread from elsewhere.
The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle located between the abdomen and the chest cavity (thorax). It allows air to flow in and out of the lungs by decreasing pressure in the lungs and helping the rib cage expand when one inhales. Tumors can develop in the diaphragm, which can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). These tumors may originate in the diaphragm or spread from elsewhere.
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal cancer occurs the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This type of cancer is more common in men than women and is not very common in the United States.
Esophageal cancer occurs the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. This type of cancer is more common in men than women and is not very common in the United States.
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Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal tumors are benign or cancerous growths that form in the part of the chest separating the lungs (mediastinum). Mostly comprised of reproductive or germ cells, they develop in the nerves or soft tissue. These rare tumors can be formed from any tissue in the chest cavity.
Mediastinal tumors are benign or cancerous growths that form in the part of the chest separating the lungs (mediastinum). Mostly comprised of reproductive or germ cells, they develop in the nerves or soft tissue. These rare tumors can be formed from any tissue in the chest cavity.
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is cancer of the tissue that lines many of the organs in the body. This lining is called the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that is very serious.
Mesothelioma is cancer of the tissue that lines many of the organs in the body. This lining is called the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that is very serious.
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Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are types of rare cancers that grow on thymus. The thymus is a small organ in the upper chest that is part of the lymph system. It makes white blood cells that help the body fight infection.
Thymoma and thymic carcinoma are types of rare cancers that grow on thymus. The thymus is a small organ in the upper chest that is part of the lymph system. It makes white blood cells that help the body fight infection.
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Pleural Diseases
The pleura is the membrane that lines the thoracic (chest) cavity and covers the lungs. It is like a large sheet of tissue that wraps around the outside of the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity.
The pleura is the membrane that lines the thoracic (chest) cavity and covers the lungs. It is like a large sheet of tissue that wraps around the outside of the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity.
Our Team
Medical Oncology Team
Peter C Everett, MD
Umit Tapan, MD
Elizabeth Tiani, NP
Radiation Oncology Team
Minh T Truong, MD
Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Ariel E Hirsch, MD
Associate Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Kimberley S Mak, MD, MPH
Akash Parekh, MD
Special Interests
Gynecological, H&N, Breast, and CNS malignancies
Pulmonary Medicine Team
Hasmeena Kathuria, MD
Christine L Campbell-Reardon, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston MA
Katrina A Steiling, MD
Ehab S Billatos, MD
Radiology Team
Gustavo A Mercier, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Anuradha S Rebello, MBBS
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine
Abdominal Imaging
Sara K Meibom, MD
Nuclear Medicine
IR Team
Mohammad M Bader, MD
Suvranu Ganguli, MD
Research Overview
The Thoracic Cancer Program at Boston Medical Center conducts world-class clinical research and trials. Our faculty are internationally recognized for contributions to research and have been at the forefront of developing new approaches to the study and treatment of thoracic cancer disorders.
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