Treating lung and esophageal cancer
When you're facing the prospect of lung or esophageal cancer, you want a team of cancer specialists caring for you. At Fairview, thoracic surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, respiratory therapists and clinical nurse specialists all work together. They’ll make sure you have the very best treatment and care.
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that begins in the lungs. While it’s the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women, the survival rate has improved slightly in recent years. Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for lung cancer. In fact, more than 85 percent of all lung cancers are attributable to smoking or secondhand exposure to tobacco smoke. Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all cancers; however, the incidence of esophageal cancer is increasing. Cancer can develop in any part of the esophagus and spread to surrounding lymph nodes, the windpipe, large blood vessels in the chest or other nearby organs. Treatment for esophageal cancer depends on a number of factors, including:
- Location and size
- Extent and type of cancer cells
- Age
- General health
After carefully reviewing all of these factors, your cancer team will customize a treatment plan that fits your needs.
When should you call your doctor?
Contact your doctor if you have the following symptoms:
For more information
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 612-672-7272.
Contact your doctor if you have the following symptoms:
- Persistent cough
- Coughing up blood
- Difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
- Pain in the chest, back, shoulder or arm
- Hoarseness
- Repeated bouts with bronchitis, pneumonia or other infections of the lung
For more information
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call 612-672-7272.
Lung and esophageal care team
Hematology/Oncology
Oncology
Radiation Oncology
Thoracic Surgery
Health Care Support
Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
Learn more about services offered at these locations:
- Cancer Services at Fairview Lakes Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Northland Medical Center
- Cancer Services at Fairview Ridges Hospital
- Cancer Services at Fairview Southdale Hospital
- Cancer Services at University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital
- Cancer Services at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Locations by city:
Burnsville
Edina
Maple Grove
Minneapolis
Princeton
Wyoming
Our Providers Make the Difference
Fairview features nearly 4,000 providers practicing at over 200 locations throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and beyond. Fairview Clinics, University of Minnesota Physicians and our independent partner clinics provide an exceptional care experience, while lowering the overall costs of health care.
