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New Leaders in Memorial Sloan-Kettering Thoracic Surgery and Oncology

By Celia Gittelson | Monday, September 30, 2013

Thoracic surgeon David Jones and medical oncologist Charles Rudin, internationally recognized leaders in their fields, to head the Thoracic Surgical Service and the Thoracic Oncology Service, respectively.

Tags: Cancer Care; Basal Cell Carcinoma; Esophageal Cancer; Lung Cancer; Mesothelioma; Thymoma

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Meet Thoracic Surgeon Nabil Rizk

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Friday, May 31, 2013

Dr. Rizk discusses how the team of experts expedites treatment for patients, and uses minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat thoracic cancers when possible.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Treatment; Esophageal Cancer; Lung Cancer; Mesothelioma; Thymoma

Pictured: David Finley & Maria Teresa Ruiz Tsukazan

Feature

Robot-Assisted Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering

By Celia Gittelson, BA | Monday, February 25, 2013

Our doctors introduce and apply advanced technologies in minimal-access surgery to benefit patients.

Tags: Cancer Care; Robotic Surgery; Surgery; Colorectal Cancer; Esophageal Cancer; Kidney Cancer; Lung Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Uterine Cancer

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Meet Thoracic Surgeon James Huang

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Dr. Huang discusses how minimally invasive, video-assisted, and robotic surgical techniques improve the treatment of patients with lung, esophageal, and thyroid cancers.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Esophageal Cancer; Lung Cancer; Thyroid Cancer

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Meet Thoracic Surgeon David Finley

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Dr. Finley, Co-Director of the Complex Airway Program, explains how he lays out a treatment plan with his patients, and determines which type of surgery fits best in the context of their lifestyle.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Esophageal Cancer; Lung Cancer; Thymoma; Tracheal Diseases

Cancer Guide

Latest Information about Esophageal Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan-Kettering

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Thursday, August 16, 2012

We have experts in all disciplines vital to treating esophageal cancer, and can provide therapies for people at any stage of the disease, from precancerous lesions to metastatic cancer.

Tags: Cancer Care; Esophageal Cancer

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Meet Thoracic Surgeon Inderpal Sarkaria

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Thoracic surgeon Inderpal Sarkaria discusses the expertise of Memorial Sloan-Kettering surgeons at performing complex operations to treat cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Esophageal Cancer; Lung Cancer

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Meet Thoracic Surgeon Valerie Rusch

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Thursday, May 3, 2012

Dr. Rusch, Chief of the Thoracic Service, discusses the multidisciplinary care plan that is developed for each patient by a specialized team of physicians at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Esophageal Cancer; Lung Cancer; Mesothelioma