Diagnosing and Treating Lung Cancer
March 23, 2023
A UF Health pulmonary physician discusses how lung cancer is detected and treated.
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, +5 more

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Lung cancer can be a very aggressive disease. Early detection is essential. Acting quickly and decisively can make the difference between treatment and a life-limiting situation. UF Health offers lung cancer screenings with a CT scan.
In addition, the Thoracic Oncology Program includes the use of proton therapy and minimally invasive thoracic surgery as treatment options, making it a premier choice for patients in the Southeast.
The Thoracic Oncology Program specializes in the treatment of:
Most people with lung cancer will present symptoms, such as shortness of breath, chest pain and coughing, occasionally with blood. Sometimes in the early stages, however, these symptoms are mistaken for an upper respiratory infection.
The TOPS multidisciplinary team — including specialists in thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, pulmonology, pathology and radiology — will review your testing results to create an integrated and comprehensive treatment plan for you.
As an academic medical center, UF Health Jacksonville patients also have access to new cancer treatments and research through the program's extensive affiliation with national and local clinical trials.
The UF Health Jacksonville cancer program is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.
Our community and patient programs provide great value to patients, families and loved ones. People can find support, educational materials, expert consultants and more. In most instances, these programs are offered free of charge.
Are you concerned about your risk for breast, skin and/or lung cancer? We encourage you to take advantage of this FREE event with resources by local physicians and health care providers.
March 23, 2023
A UF Health pulmonary physician discusses how lung cancer is detected and treated.
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, +5 more
February 28, 2023
A UF Health pulmonary physician discusses how lung cancer is detected and treated.
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, +6 more