Lung Cancer Program

Lung Cancer Program

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    • The Rogel Cancer Center's Lung Cancer Program evaluates and treats patients with known or suspected lung tumors and severe emphysema.  Each week, a team of thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists and other experts reviews each patient's case and provides a personalized treatment plan.

    Our Approach


    The Rogel Cancer Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. Our team of thoracic surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, pathologists and nurses focus providing patients with the best possible care. In addition, cancer center researchers are working on finding more effective therapy for these diseases.

    Services


    In addition to the latest treatment options for lung cancer patients, a variety of clinical trials are also available, ranging from chemoprevention studies to the evaluation of state-of-the-art investigational therapies. Our team’s expertise with emerging technologies including photodynamic therapy and thoracoscopy allows for less invasive options in the diagnosis and care of patients with thoracic cancers.

    Types of Lung Cancer

    Lung cancer is divided into two large groups, each of which represents different types of cells and has different treatment requirements.
    • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
    • Robotic bronchoscopy
    • Ultrasound-guided transbronchial/transesophageal biopsy
    • Minimally-invasive esophagectomy (laparoscopic and robotic)
    • Complex lung resection, including segmentectomy and sleeve lobectomy
    • Video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy
    • Robotic-assisted (DaVinci) lobectomy
    • Esophageal and airway stenting
    • Transhiatal esophagectomy
    • Placement of indwelling pleural drainage catheters
    • Radiofrequency ablation
    • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for certain cases of esophageal dysplasia or palliation of unresectable esophageal cancers
    • Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) including RapidArc volumetric arc therapy (VMAT)
    • SDX voluntary breath hold system for managing tumor motion during treatment
    • Stereotactic radiation
    • Brachytherapy for esophageal and lung cancers
    • Clinical trials
    • Expertise in interpretation and application of molecular diagnostic studies
    • Judith Tam ALK+ Lung Cancer Research Initiative

    Appointment Information


    If you've been diagnosed with lung cancer, or suspect you may have it, please call 734-647-8902.

    If you're referring a patient, please contact M-Line 800-962-3555.

    For people with questions, please call our Cancer AnswerLine at 800-865-1125.

    Locations
    • Thoracic Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor B1 Reception E
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5912       Get Directions
    • Thoracic Surgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 2 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5344       Get Directions

    Doctors

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    Douglas Allen Arenberg, MD

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    Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine

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    Jose Luis De Cardenas, MD

    Jose Luis De Cardenas, MD

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    Aleksandar Filip Dragovic, MD

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    Emily Anne DuComb, DO

    Emily Anne DuComb, DO

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    Peggy Ping Hsu, MD, PhD

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    Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Surgery

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