Trial Reveals Benefits of ‘Stepped’ Palliative Care for Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer
Findings suggest that this is an effective and more scalable means to deliver palliative care to improve patients’ quality of life.
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is cancer that usually starts in the lining of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs), but can also begin in other areas of the respiratory system, including the trachea, bronchioles, or alveoli.
Featured Treatments
Cancer-Related Pain Services
Massachusetts General Hospital's Pain Management Center offers advanced pain management therapies for patients experiencing moderate to severe levels of cancer-related pain.
Lung Cancer Treatment Program
The Center for Thoracic Cancers offers patients and families access to one of New England's most experienced programs for lung cancer.
Lung Screening Program
Mass General Imaging screens high-risk patients for lung cancer at multiple locations using low-dose CT.
Pulmonary Nodule Clinic
Our Pulmonary Nodule Clinic's multidisciplinary team of specialists work with patients to develop personalized follow-up care following review of chest CT scans.
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Mass General News
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Advances in Motion
Our publication keeps health care professionals up to date on the latest research and clinical advances from Mass General.
Research Institute Blog
News and notes from the largest hospital-based research program in the United States
Charged
A podcast devoted to uncovering the stories of Mass General's relentless pursuit to break boundaries and provide exceptional care
Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.