Lung Cancer Care in Orange County
City of Hope®’s Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program is achieving superior outcomes for Orange County by bringing together the best and brightest clinicians and medical researchers who possess vision, integrity, compassion and a state-of-the-art skill set. It is our multidisciplinary approach, combined with our dedication to advancing cancer care, that results in our superior survival outcomes, making City of Hope the best choice for lung cancer treatment.
Why Choose City of Hope Orange County for Lung Cancer Care?
At City of Hope, we recognize that each patient, tumor and immune system is unique. With this understanding, we determine a personalized course of treatment that will produce the best outcome. From screening to treating to advancing research discoveries into therapies, City of Hope is committed to providing patients with the best chance for survival.
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Rooted in more than a century of expert caregiving, our support programs help you and your family weather the mental, social, and emotional challenges unique to lung cancer. You are never alone.
Our cancer care teams run on attention to detail — listening to you and your family’s feelings and concerns and addressing them graciously.
Often, other physicians or hospitals deem these lung cancers untreatable. Not us. Our specialists never give up, working to find unique therapies and groundbreaking solutions.
We Specialize in State-of-the-Art Treatments for Lung Cancer
Our advanced lung cancer treatments include:
- Genetic tests to determine specific tumor biology and tailor your treatments to stop it from growing
- Interventional pulmonology — the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions available, including rigid bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy and robot-assisted bronchoscopy
- Minimally invasive techniques — including laparoscopic and robotic surgery that make recovery faster and improve outcomes
- Ultraprecise radiation therapy techniques including helical TomoTherapy and 4D computed tomography scanning
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery — uses advanced computer and video technology to perform minimally invasive biopsies and surgeries
Clinical trial participation is a critical aspect of care for many patients living with cancer. Our patients can access more than 1,000 innovative Phase 1–3 clinical trials at City of Hope each year — more cancer-focused clinical trials than anywhere in the area — to provide promising new treatments long before they become the standard of care.
A trailblazing integrative medicine program combining the best of Western medicine and evidence-based complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, massage and meditation.
City of Hope is a national leader in evidence-based supportive care. The Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center at the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center will facilitate easy access to a wide range of programs, including care navigation, survivorship programs, psychological and spiritual counseling, pain management and more.
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Orange County Lung and Thoracic Cancer Doctors
With leading-edge technology and surgical expertise, City of Hope Orange County lung and thoracic cancer specialists can deliver outstanding outcomes that are difficult to achieve elsewhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer may be diagnosed using a combination of imaging tests, procedures and laboratory testing. Depending on a patient's symptoms and individual circumstances, evaluation may include computed tomography (CT) scans, bronchoscopy, biopsy and other diagnostic procedures. City of Hope Orange County offers advanced interventional pulmonology techniques, including robot-assisted bronchoscopy, to help diagnose and evaluate lung cancer.
If lung cancer is confirmed, additional testing can help determine the type and stage of the cancer and provide more information about a tumor, when one is detected. Molecular and genetic testing may identify specific characteristics of a tumor that can help doctors develop a personalized treatment plan. City of Hope's multidisciplinary Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program brings together specialists in medical oncology, thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, interventional pulmonology and other areas to evaluate each patient's diagnosis and determine an appropriate treatment approach.
Lung cancer treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the tumor's molecular and genetic characteristics. Treatment may include surgery, minimally invasive or robotic surgery, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and other precision medicine approaches. City of Hope uses genetic and molecular testing to help identify treatments tailored to each patient's specific cancer.
Advanced or Stage 4 lung cancer can be complex, but treatment options continue to advance. City of Hope's lung cancer specialists have expertise treating aggressive, advanced and complicated lung cancers, including Stage 4 disease. Depending on the type and molecular characteristics of the cancer, treatment may include targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery or minimally invasive procedures and clinical trials. Molecular and genetic testing can help identify treatment options tailored to each patient's individual cancer. For patients whose cancers are considered difficult to treat, City of Hope's multidisciplinary team evaluates each case to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
Yes. City of Hope offers advanced minimally invasive techniques for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, including robotic and video-assisted procedures. These approaches may include robot-assisted bronchoscopy, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery for appropriate patients. City of Hope's specialists use advanced technology to diagnose and treat lung cancer while considering each patient's individual needs.
Yes. Lung cancer clinical trials are an important part of City of Hope's approach to advancing lung cancer treatment. Patients may have access to innovative clinical trials investigating promising new therapies and treatment approaches. City of Hope conducts hundreds of cancer clinical trials and works to bring discoveries from research into patient care.
Yes. Although smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, people who have never smoked can also develop the disease. City of Hope notes that a growing number of lung cancer cases occur in people who have never smoked.
Factors such as secondhand smoke, radon, asbestos, other environmental exposures, genetics and certain lung conditions may contribute to lung cancer risk. Lung cancer can also occur in people without an obvious risk factor.
If you have symptoms that concern you or believe you may be at increased risk for lung cancer, talk with your physician about whether further evaluation or screening may be appropriate.
City of Hope combines specialized lung cancer expertise, advanced technology, personalized treatment and cancer research in a multidisciplinary care model. Our specialists use molecular and genetic testing to better understand each patient's cancer, offer advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures, treat complex and advanced lung cancers, and provide access to clinical trials and supportive care. This combination of specialized expertise and research-driven treatment gives patients access to comprehensive lung cancer care in Orange County. To request an appointment, please call (877) 541-4673.