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Thoracic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Our thoracic surgeons work with oncologists and radiation therapists to create your treatment plan.

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Memorial’s dedicated team of thoracic surgeons can identify and remove several types of cancerous tumors, including:

  • Esophageal cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Thymoma and other mediastinal cancers

Call to schedule an appointment with one of our thoracic surgeons:

954-265-1125

Thoracic Cancer Care: Why Choose Memorial Healthcare System?

When you come to Memorial for thoracic cancer diagnosis and treatment, you’ll find:

  • Trusted experts: Our thoracic surgery team has specialized training and extensive experience treating tumors in the chest. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons have a combined experience of over 40 years in complex chest anatomy and the most effective surgical approaches. Consistently rated as “top doctors” in local, regional and national surveys, we are the experts other doctors refer to for the best possible care.
  • Prompt and accurate diagnosis: We get you in quickly and perform advanced diagnostic testing on-site. This means you start treatment as soon as possible, which can lead to better outcomes and survival.
  • Minimally invasive options: We offer the latest surgical treatments for thoracic cancer, including options not available elsewhere. We recommend minimally invasive procedures such as video-assisted and robotic-assisted surgery whenever possible. These options can reduce pain and expedite recovery. Learn more about what to expect with thoracic surgery at Memorial.
  • Multispecialty care: People with thoracic cancer sometimes need a multidisciplinary team that includes thoracic surgeons, radiation therapists and oncologists. Our team works closely with experts at Memorial Cancer Institute and other providers in our community to ensure you receive comprehensive treatment. We also have close working relationships with thoracic surgeons around the country, including all the major cancer centers. If a surgeon wants a second opinion, we can expedite it and work with them on an agreed treatment plan.

Lung Cancer Screening

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. But many people don’t have any warning signs until the condition is advanced. The best way to prevent death from cancer is to detect the disease early with a low-dose CT scan. Our thoracic surgery team can assess whether you are at risk and should have lung cancer screening.

We also can help you lower your risk with support to quit smoking, including counseling, medications and support groups.

Dr. Block discusses the importance of lung cancer screening

Dr. Block discusses the importance of lung cancer screening

Diagnosing Thoracic Cancer

At Memorial, all our tests are performed on-site, so you get answers and start treatment quickly.

We have the most advanced technology to detect cancer and understand your prognosis, including:

  • Biopsy, with many methods to access the biopsy site in the least invasive way possible
  • Monarch bronchoscopy, a state-of-the-art, flexible, robotic tool that improves diagnostic accuracy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), advanced yet minimally invasive ways to explore your chest cavity
physician viewing biopsy on monarch bronchoscopy touch screen monitor

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Thoracic Cancer Surgery

If you are diagnosed with lung, esophageal or another type of thoracic cancer, our team works seamlessly with oncologists from Memorial Cancer Institute to develop a personalized treatment plan. Your care may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or a combination of treatments.

We have a weekly tumor board meeting, where multidisciplinary experts meet to discuss each of our patients with cancer. This means you get comprehensive recommendations from multiple specialists.

Our surgeons perform many advanced surgeries to remove thoracic cancer, including video-assisted and robotic-assisted procedures. This can mean faster recovery time, fewer incisions, less pain and a lower risk of infection.

We also conduct clinical trials to improve the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic cancers. Clinical trials often allow our patients to access the latest treatments before they are widely available.

Call to schedule an appointment with one of our thoracic surgeons:

954-265-1125
A Center of Excellence – Lung Cancer Treatment at Memorial Cancer Institute

A Center of Excellence – Lung Cancer Treatment at Memorial Cancer Institute

Memorial Cancer Institute has the expertise, experience and technology to help patients become stronger than lung cancer. Luis Raez, MD, chief, Hematology and Oncology, and medical director, Memorial Cancer Institute, and Mark Block, MD, chief, Thoracic Surgery, explain how our multidisciplinary approach from highly trained lung cancer specialists provides individualized care plans for each patient utilizing the latest lung cancer treatments.
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Meet Dr. Mark Block - Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery Program

Meet Dr. Mark Block - Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery Program

Dr. Mark Block has practiced general thoracic surgery since completing his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis in 1997.
He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Yale University and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago.

He also received fellowship training in surgical oncology at the National Cancer Institute.
Meet Dr. Francisco Tarrazzi - Thoracic Surgeon

Meet Dr. Francisco Tarrazzi - Thoracic Surgeon

Francisco Tarrazzi, MD is board-certified in general and thoracic surgery. He completed a fellowship in advanced thoracic and minimally invasive surgery at the Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
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