Penn Offers Total Lung Cancer Care

Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men and women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 213,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed this year.

Today, however, there is more hope than ever for patients who face lung cancer. Diagnostic and treatment advances now offer further help to patients who hope to conquer this disease.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Symptoms are not always noticeable in the early stages of lung cancer. When found in its early stages, lung cancer is often detected by tests performed for something else. Early symptoms of lung cancer may include:

• A cough that does not go away
• Chest pain, worsened by deep breathing
• Bloody or rust-colored spit or phlegm
• Shortness of breath
• Reccurring infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia
• Weight loss and loss of appetite

Comprehensive Treatment at the Penn Lung Center
No two patients' cases are the same – each type of cancer requires a different treatment. As a leader in the treatment of lung cancer, the Penn Lung Center at the University of Pennsylvania Health System provides complete diagnostic evaluation and advanced medical and surgical treatment for lung disease and lung cancer.

Our pulmonologists, chest surgeons, nurses, radiologists, lung pathologists, medical and radiation oncologists, and researchers have pioneered technological advances that are rapidly being adopted as standard procedures in their fields.

Penn offers the latest treatments and access to clinical trials for advanced lung cancer, and its physicians are specialists in the treatment of mesothelioma. This tradition of leadership in diagnosing and treating lung disease and lung cancer allows us to offer more patient care options than anyone else in the region. Our team of lung specialists provide guidance, support and comfort during every phase of care.

Penn is the top rated program in the region for respiratory disorders, as ranked by U.S.News & World Report. For more information, please visit the Penn Lung Center web site.

The Abramson Cancer Center: A Research Leader
In addition to providing cutting edge treatment, the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania continues to be a leader in researching new ways to prevent and treat lung cancer. Every day, Penn scientists and physicians work to increase their knowledge about lung cancer. In Penn's lung cancer basic science laboratory, our team learns about the development of lung cancer and tests approaches that may ultimately lead to improved patient care.

Our translational research program brings laboratory findings to the clinical setting, enabling us to test how well new treatments compare with standard therapy. Because of these efforts, research advances can more quickly benefit our patients. Visit the Abramson Cancer Center web site for a current list of lung cancer clinical trials.

For more information about Penn's Cancer Services or to meet with a Penn cancer specialist, please call 800-789-PENN (7366). You can also request an appointment online.

	Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor.

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