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At the Total Lung Care Center, our multidisciplinary team of experts is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes. We utilize comprehensive diagnostic procedures and advanced treatment technologies, all while providing a wide range of supportive services.
From our innovative lung cancer screening program to personalized follow-up care, the Total Lung Care Center team is committed to meeting your unique physical and emotional needs.
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the US and has historically had the highest cancer mortality rates in both men and women. Our online Learning Center has up-to-date, evidence-based information about numerous topics related to lung cancer, including diagnostic tests, treatment options, managing treatment side effects, and more.
These resources are not a substitute for the guidance of your physician but can help you learn more about lung cancer and what to expect during treatment. All content is provided courtesy of the Mayo Clinic Health Library.
Most people with lung cancer do not have symptoms until the disease is in its later stages. Symptoms may include:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to discuss them with your primary care physician.
Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, and according to the American Cancer Society, 80% of lung cancer deaths are in those who had a significant smoking history. The longer you smoke and the more packs a day you smoke, the greater your risk. Secondhand smoke exposure also increases your risk for developing lung cancer.
Other risk factors can include:
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women—therefore, detecting lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage is essential.
Is Lung Cancer Screening Right for You?
The Middlesex Health Cancer Center is proud to be a Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence.
This designation is from the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. It affirms our commitment to responsible, high-quality screening practices and our compliance with best-practice standards set by professional medical organizations.
There are several diagnostic tests available for lung cancer.
The evidence-based treatment plan your doctors choose is based on a number of factors: type of cancer, grade and stage of the cancer, your overall health, and your treatment preferences.
Surgery is the cornerstone of therapy for early-stage lung cancers. There are several surgical techniques - including da Vinci® Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery - that may be utilized to treat and cure lung cancer. A thoracic surgeon will evaluate the appropriateness of surgery and the most effective methodology based on an individual’s tumor location, baseline lung function, and comorbidities.
Chemotherapy for lung cancer involves the use of medications to shrink or kill cancerous cells.
The board-certified medical oncologists, nurses, and technicians at Connecticut Oncology Group provide the most effective, advanced care with warm, personal attention and support for patients and their families. Your medical oncology team will work closely with your other providers and help provide access to clinical trials.
Radiation oncology is the highly-controlled use of radiation to cure or treat symptoms your cancer.
Learn more about radiation therapy options at Middlesex
At Middlesex Health, we provide care for the whole person—body, mind and spirit. This means offering many support services before, during and after your medical treatment.