Thoracic Cancers

Thoracic cancers affect organs or tissues in the chest and can spread to other parts of the body. The most common and deadly of these diseases is lung cancer — the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women.

To fight thoracic cancers, Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida brings medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, thoracic surgeons and other experts together with the latest, most advanced technology all under one roof. These specialists work together to create your treatment plan and ensure your best chances for survival and recovery. Our team members have contributed to developing and refining treatments and multi-modality protocols that are now considered the gold standard of care. For instance:

• Baptist Health South Florida’s robotic surgery program was an early pioneer in minimally invasive techniques now used nationwide to offer better outcomes, a faster recovery and fewer complications than conventional surgical options. Our thoracic robotic surgery team is among the world’s most experienced, serving hundreds of patients each year, and thoracic surgeons from around the world come here for robotic surgery training.
• We offer advanced radiation therapy techniques that target tumors precisely and powerfully, while minimizing damage to nearby tissue and structures.
• Our medical oncologists fight cancer on the molecular level with highly refined medicines and methods aimed at specific cancer types and characteristics.

We also reach beyond our walls in our commitment to seeking, sharing and applying new knowledge. One example is our membership in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, which aims to improve local access to advanced cancer care through a dynamic partnership and active collaboration.