Lung Cancer Patient Story: Multidisciplinary Expertise Backed by Cutting-edge Treatment
After a diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancer, Flora McCoy-Greene sought the latest treatment from an integrated cancer care team at Mass General.
Center for Thoracic Cancers
The Center for Thoracic Cancers offers patients and families access to one of New England's most experienced programs for the care of lung and other thoracic cancers.
Explore the Center for Thoracic Cancers
About the Center for Thoracic Cancers
The Center for Thoracic Cancers provides individualized, compassionate care and the most advanced treatments for patients with thoracic cancers, including:
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Thymoma
The Center for Thoracic Cancers offers a collaborative, caring approach to the diagnosis and treatment of our patients. Consistently ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, we provide the latest, most effective treatments including many innovative approaches to clinical care and promising new therapies.
Multidisciplinary Patient Care
Our team approach ensures that every patient benefits from a personalized, coordinated and compassionate treatment plan that includes leading experts across many specialties. Depending on the stage and other characteristics of your cancer, this treatment plan may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of these therapies.
We work collaboratively with surgeons in Massachusetts General Hospital's Division of Thoracic Surgery, who specialize in complex surgical techniques to treat patients with thoracic cancers.
Members of your care team meet regularly with you and contact your referring physician on an ongoing basis to ensure clear communication and a seamless coordination of care.
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- Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery
- Hermes C. Grillo Professor of Surgery
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- Program Director, Center for Thoracic Cancers
- Director, Targeted Immunotherapy
- Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
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- Director, Thoracic Oncology, Division of Thoracic Surgery
- Associate Professor Harvard Medical School
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- Clinical Director of Thoracic Oncology
- Co-Director, Cancer Outcomes Research and Education Program
- Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
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- Director, Thoracic Radiation Oncology Program
- Director, Radiation Biology & Research Program
- Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Patient Education and Resources
Lung Cancer Treatment Program
Learn about our Lung Cancer Treatment Program.
Clinical Trials
Search the Cancer Center's open clinical trials.
Preparing for Your Visit
A checklist of items to bring with you for your first visit and helpful information.
Supportive Care
We offer a variety of education and support resources to help you and your family.
Contact the Mass General Cancer Center
Contact us to make an appointment or to learn more about our programs.