Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Ferguson with patient July 27, 2018

Advanced Surgical Care for Diseases of the Lungs, Esophagus, Mediastinum & Chest Wall

At University of Chicago Medicine, our nationally-recognized surgeons treat patients who have complex diseases and coexisting medical problems, as well as patients who have had previous thoracic surgical procedures.

Lung Cancer Screening Finds Cancer Early When Chance of Cure is High

Former long-time smoker Marilyn Nesby,72, was at high risk for developing lung cancer. Fortunately, a screening test called a low-dose CT scan detected cancer at an early stage, before it had spread.

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