Lung & Thoracic Cancer Care
Advanced Treatments for Cancers of the Lung, Esophagus, and Chest Wall
Thoracic cancers — including those of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall — require highly specialized care. At Exeter Hospital, our thoracic cancer team combines advanced diagnostic technology with the latest treatment approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes.
More About Lung & Thoracic Cancer Care
Explore how Exeter Hospital’s lung and thoracic cancer care team offers same-day consultations, advanced surgery, and collaborative treatment planning — all focused on achieving the best outcomes for our patients. We provide expert evaluation, surgical skill, and coordinated treatment for patients with lung and thoracic cancers.
Through our Multidisciplinary Thoracic Clinic, patients can meet with all the specialists they need in a single morning. Traditionally, consultations with surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and other experts could take weeks to arrange. Exeter Hospital is the only treatment center in the region offering this same-day, coordinated approach.
Our thoracic surgeons specialize in procedures to diagnose and treat cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall. Using small scopes and advanced imaging, they can visualize and treat affected areas through minimally invasive techniques.
Common diagnostic procedures include bronchoscopy (examining the airways), esophagoscopy (examining the esophagus), mediastinoscopy (examining the area behind the sternum), and thoracoscopy (examing the chest cavity).
Our Radiology Department also offers CT-guided biopsies in order to confirm diagnoses and support accurate treatment planning.
During your appointment, you and your family can meet directly with multiple oncology specialists, ask questions, and discuss your goals. Second opinions are built into the process, so your treatment plan reflects a full range of expert perspectives. Once a plan is created, our team moves quickly to begin treatment — addressing both medical and emotional needs.
Your multidisciplinary team may include:
- Surgeon
- Medical Oncologist
- Radiation Oncologist
- Pathologist
- Radiologist
- Physical Therapist
- Nurses
- Social Worker
- Patient Navigator
- Dietitian
When appropriate, we also discuss available clinical trials at Exeter Hospital, offering access to promising new therapies.
