Tracheal Diseases

Diseases of the trachea (or windpipe) affect breathing and are often difficult to treat because of the complexity of the respiratory system. At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, our Complex Airway Program provides comprehensive care for people with cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the trachea and bronchi – from diagnosis to treatment to surveillance following therapy.

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Becoming a Patient: The First Steps

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer or a related disease, we can help you understand your treatment options.

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Expert Care
Thoracic surgeon David Finley is co-director of the Complex Airway Program, a multidisciplinary team that cares for people with benign and malignant diseases of the trachea.

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