Thoracic Cancer Program
Treatments and Services
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Below is a sample of treatments and services provided by the Thoracic Oncology Program.
Treatments
Sternotomy
The surgeon makes an incision in the center of your chest and separates the sternum (breastbone). The surgeon then locates and removes the tumor.
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Thoracotomy
Thoracotomy involves the surgeon making an incision in your side, back, or in some cases between your ribs, to gain access to the desired area.
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Tumor Resection
The surgeon removes (resects) some or all of a tumor.
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Wedge Resection
Also known as segmentectomy, this treatment for early-stage cancer removes an area of lung smaller than a lobe—usually the tumor and a small area of healthy lung tissue around it.
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