Lung cancer is a significant health concern in the Midwest. In Illinois, it is the third-most diagnosed cancer, while in Wisconsin and Michigan, it ranks as the second most common. The Lung Cancer Center at City of Hope® Chicago, located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, brings rapid lung cancer screening and diagnosis, and the latest, innovative treatment options to patients across the Midwest and surrounding areas, helping patients live longer and healthier lives.
Whether you are recently diagnosed with lung cancer or seeking a second opinion, our team is available to help you navigate your next steps.
With appointments available in as little as a few days, our lung cancer experts partner with patients to create treatment plans personalized to their individual diagnosis, needs and goals. This may include minimally invasive or lung-sparing surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, immunotherapy, genomic testing, and access to clinical trials. The Chicago Lung Cancer Center team is supported by the expertise of City of Hope’s national network of cancer clinicians and researchers, powered by a world-renowned, National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center in Southern California.
Lung Cancer Care at Our Chicago-Area Hospital
At City of Hope, you are more than a diagnosis. Our patient-centered approach treats the whole person — with the urgency, compassion and dignity you deserve. If you choose to receive treatment at City of Hope Chicago, you will be paired with world-class lung cancer physicians who will treat you with compassion and respect. Depending on your diagnosis, your multidisciplinary team of lung cancer experts may include surgical, medical and radiation oncologists, an interventional pulmonologist and supportive care specialists who are trained and experienced in helping to manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment. This coordinated care, available in one location, ensures that your entire clinical team is working together and on the same page, so you can focus on your healing and avoid the hassle of traveling from doctor to doctor. If you do not have a lung cancer diagnosis but are interested in screening options, we can quickly schedule a screening appointment at our hospital in Lake County.
Get Peace of Mind in As Little as One Week
If you do not have a lung cancer diagnosis but have been told you have a suspicious finding on your screening, we can quickly schedule an appointment for our Rapid Lung Nodule Program. Focused on speed to treatment, this program offers an accurate lung cancer diagnosis and treatment plan in as little as one week — because lung cancer won’t wait.
What Sets Our Chicago-Area Lung Cancer Program Apart?
City of Hope Chicago’s longstanding Lung Cancer Center combines innovation in cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment with personalized and compassionate care. As a patient with us, you have access to a comprehensive range of services and specialties, all under the same roof, including:
Personal multidisciplinary team of lung cancer experts focused on your individual needs and goals, including thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and interventional pulmonologists
Leading-edge, minimally invasive robotic bronchoscopy using Ion by Intuitive™ to precisely diagnose and biopsy even tiny and hard-to-reach lung nodules, and in some instances, treat lung cancer
The most advanced diagnostic technology, such as 4D CT imaging, which can accurately capture tumors that move due to breathing
Genetic testing to determine whether you have any inherited gene mutations that may increase your risk for developing certain types of lung cancer
Advanced genomic testing, which personalizes cancer treatment down to the DNA by uncovering genomic mutations — unique to your individual tumor — and matching them to therapies known to target those mutations
Precision medicine options, such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy, designed to treat your cancer based on the results of genomic and other tests
Minimally invasive and lung-sparing surgical techniques, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), which uses smaller incisions, involving the removal of less tissue and improving recovery time
Advanced radiation therapy technology and techniques to precisely target, track and treat lung tumors while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding organs and tissues, including the heart
Innovative lung cancer treatments and clinical trials, which are carefully selected by our Lung Cancer Center team spanning immunotherapy, chemotherapy, interventional pulmonology and more
Magnet®-designated nurse navigators, who will treat you with compassion, answer your questions and help you navigate your cancer treatment from day one
Supportive care experts, such as registered dietitians, naturopathic providers and mental health specialists, who can help manage the the physical and emotional side effects of undergoing lung cancer treatment
Access to the nation’s top subspecialists who are instrumental in lung cancer research and treatment advances, through case reviews and tumor boards, to provide optimal information sharing
Our Chicago-Area Lung Cancer Center Recognitions
At the City of Hope Chicago Lung Cancer Center, we surround patients with expertise and specialization in all lung cancer types, including small cell and non-small cell lung cancers. This disease-specific dedication — at every step of your journey — is evidenced by our reputation as a nationally-recognized leader in lung cancer quality and safety. Our cancer center is:
Designated as a Lung Cancer Screening Center, the gold standard in medical imaging quality and safety, by the American College of Radiology® (ACR)
Certified by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, which recognizes hospitals for high-quality outpatient cancer care
Accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) for nearly 40 years, recognizing our excellence in cancer care
Recognized by the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s APEx program (Accreditation Program for Excellence®) for providing high-quality, safe radiation oncology care
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Our Chicago-Area Lung Cancer Experts
City of Hope Chicago’s board-certified lung cancer experts are dedicated to offering patients rapid access to leading-edge technologies and innovative lung cancer treatments. Our medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, interventional pulmonologists and supportive care staff collaborate every day to ensure you receive personalized care. To make sure you feel empowered, they strive to be easily accessible and help you understand your diagnosis so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Meet our lung cancer team:
Dr. Chaudry provides expert care for a wide range of pulmonary health issues that may be caused by cancer or its treatments.
Dr. Gan uses innovative radiation therapy techniques and technology to treat a variety of cancers, including breast, prostate and lung cancers.
As an interventional pulmonologist, Dr. Gaurav provides patients with screening, diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer. He also provides care for non-cancerous pulmonary issues, such as COPD and pneumonia.
As president of the medical staff at City of Hope Chicago, Dr. Khan provides leadership to our Illinois medical staff, guides protocols, ensures standard-of-care guidelines are consistently met and exceeded, and helps recruit high-quality physicians.
Dr. Pisick treats a wide range of cancer types, including lung and prostate cancers. He has conducted extensive research on lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma.
Dr. Shah is Chief of Radiation Oncology. He specializes in radiation therapy for a variety of cancers, and is skilled in hypofractionated approaches.
Make an Appointment With Our Chicago-Area Lung Cancer Team
If you have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, are seeking a second opinion or wish to make an appointment to talk about your lung cancer risk factors, call us at 877-524-4673.