City of Hope's prestigious cancer care team is here for you, close to home in Orange County. Our research, specialized physicians, and groundbreaking therapies set us apart, and we lead the region in cutting-edge clinical trials. We're here to tackle even late-stage lung cancer, giving you a hand to hold and hope along the way.

The City of Hope Difference: Lung Cancer Care

We Treat Aggressive, Complicated and Late-Stage Lung Cancers

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.

Truly Compassionate and Transparent Care

Our cancer care teams run on attention to detail—listening to you and your family’s feelings and concerns and addressing them graciously.

Nationally Recognized Supportive Care Programs

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.

Acclaimed Smoking Cessation Program

Overcome withdrawal symptoms, triggers, and cravings through medication, behavioral strategies, strategic problem solving and social support.

Listen to Our Lung Cancer Doctors

Percy Lee, M.D.

Radiation Oncologist

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Jyoti Malhotra, M.D., M.P.H.,

Medical Oncologist

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Danny Nguyen, M.D.,

Medical Oncologist and Hematologist

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Ravi Salgia, M.D.

Lung cancer specialist

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Tingting Tan, M.D., Ph.D.

Lung cancer specialist

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Thomas Waddington, M.D.,

Pulmonologist

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We Specialize in State-of-the-Art Treatments

Our advanced cancer treatments include:

Minimally invasive techniques – including laparoscopic and robotic surgery that make recovery faster and improve outcomes
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery – uses advanced computer and video technology to perform minimally invasive biopsies and surgeries
Interventional Pulmonology Program – the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions available, including rigid bronchoscopy, medical pleuroscopy and robot-assisted bronchoscopy
Genetic tests to determine specific tumor biology and tailor your treatments to stop it from growing
Ultraprecise radiation therapy techniques including helical TomoTherapy and 4D computed tomography scanning

Lung Cancer Risks and Symptoms

Smoking cigarettes causes between 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in men and women; yet consistent exposure to secondhand smoke increases lung cancer risk by 20 to 30 percent.

Lung Cancer Treatments

With leading-edge technology and surgical expertise, City of Hope physicians can deliver outstanding outcomes that are difficult to achieve elsewhere. Available treatments include minimally invasive techniques and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.

Lung Cancer Support Services

Getting lung cancer is frightening and devastating. Getting through it and figuring out how to live a long life takes layers of support. When you come to City of Hope, you get access to a strong support network, including staff to help you and your family at every step in your journey.

A Second Opinion Should Be Your First Priority

If you have received a lung cancer diagnosis elsewhere, ask for a second opinion from a City of Hope Orange County expert. An accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plan are essential for the best outcomes.

Learn more

Expert and compassionate care through our City of Hope network, including City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center and seven network locations in Irvine Sand Canyon, Newport Beach Lido, Newport Beach Fashion Island, Huntington Beach, Long Beach and Torrance