Our team of hundreds of leading cancer physicians and oncology-trained support staff is a trusted partner in returning patients with cancer to good health.
Lung Cancer
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Nationally Ranked in Cancer Care
UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top 20 hospitals for cancer care (#19), and we've earned a "High Performing" rating for lung cancer surgery, placing us among the country’s leading facilities for this procedure.
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Lung Cancer Program works to help patients with lung cancer live longer, fuller lives, using early detection methods, the newest drug treatments, and innovative techniques in surgery and radiation.
As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas, we deliver the best cancer care available today and push to discover new treatments. NCI designation means we offer patients the ability to participate in the broadest possible range of clinical trials, with access to potential therapies not available at other facilities.
Expert Care Backed by the Latest Medical Knowledge
Lung cancer originates in the lungs, the organs located in the chest that control breathing. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the U.S., and it often spreads without symptoms.
The most common cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoking. However, 15 percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.
This complicated disease requires the highest standard of care, with experts who specialize in lung cancer and are committed to creating a personalized treatment plan that works for each patient.
At UT Southwestern, our multidisciplinary lung cancer team includes world-renowned experts, with radiologists, cytology and pathology specialists, pulmonologists, medical and radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons, pain specialists, dietitians, and others, all located in one convenient clinic. We provide expert care for patients with any type or stage of lung cancer, including rare forms of the disease, such as mesothelioma.
Our lung cancer specialists are also highly involved in research and frequently pioneer new drug treatments that are helping to turn the tide against lung cancer. Our program is a recipient of an NCI grant awarded to only 30 U.S. research institutions, which allows our patients to benefit from special access to nationwide group trials for lung cancer.
Our Services for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer requires specialized care, so we take a different approach than other health care providers in North Texas. Our team leverages a variety of techniques to create an individualized treatment plan based on each patient’s needs.
First, we work to detect and diagnose lung cancer as early as possible. We have a range of advanced diagnostic technologies.
If lung cancer is diagnosed, out team will perform additional tests to stage the cancer and determine the best course of treatment. For each patient, our team collaborates to create a customized plan of care that includes one or a combination of the latest treatment options.
In addition, we offer support services for patients and their families to help them manage every situation they experience during their cancer treatment and after.
Related Conditions and Treatments
We have a wide range of clinical trials open to patients with all types and stages of cancer. Search for opportunities to participate in a cancer study.
We’re one of the world’s top academic medical centers, with a unique legacy of innovation in patient care and scientific discovery.
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Professional Office Building 2
5939 Harry Hines Blvd.Dallas, Texas 75390 214-645-8300 Directions to Professional Office Building 2 Parking Info for Professional Office Building 2
2 Clinics at this location
Lung, Head, and Neck Cancer Clinic
at Cancer Care Outpatient Building 6202 Harry Hines Blvd., 9th FloorDallas, Texas 75235 (214) 645-4673 Directions to Lung, Head, and Neck Cancer Clinic Parking Info for Lung, Head, and Neck Cancer Clinic
Simmons Cancer Center
at UT Southwestern Medical Center at RedBird 3450 W. Camp Wisdom RoadDallas, Texas 75237 (214) 645-4673 Directions to Simmons Cancer Center Parking Info for Simmons Cancer Center
University Hospital Outpatient Imaging Services - CT Lung Screening
at Outpatient Building 1801 Inwood Road, 1st FloorDallas, Texas 75390 214-645-3453 Directions to University Hospital Outpatient Imaging Services - CT Lung Screening Parking Info for University Hospital Outpatient Imaging Services - CT Lung Screening
University Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic
at Radiation Oncology Building 2280 Inwood RoadDallas, Texas 75390 214-645-8525 Directions to University Hospital Radiation Oncology Clinic
University Hospital Simmons Cancer Center
at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Richardson/Plano 3030 Waterview Parkway, 2nd FloorRichardson, Texas 75080 972-669-7077 Directions to University Hospital Simmons Cancer Center