Thoracic and Pulmonary Patient Resources
Reliable information can help you better understand a lung or thoracic condition, prepare for an appointment or procedure and know what questions to ask your care team. Explore Saint John’s resources for thoracic and pulmonary conditions, treatment options, lung cancer screening, surgery preparation, recovery, research and patient support, along with trusted national organizations that provide additional information about lung health and cancer care.
Saint John’s Thoracic and Pulmonary Resources
Thoracic and Pulmonary Conditions
Learn about lung cancer, pulmonary conditions, bronchiectasis, mediastinal tumors, chest wall conditions, paralyzed diaphragm, spontaneous pneumothorax, thoracic outlet syndrome and other conditions affecting the lungs and chest.
Explore Thoracic and Pulmonary Conditions
Thoracic Treatments
Explore treatment approaches including lung cancer treatment, minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery, lung volume reduction surgery, diaphragm surgery and other procedures used to treat conditions affecting the lungs and chest.
Lung Cancer Screening
Learn who may benefit from lung cancer screening, how low-dose CT screening works and what to expect if a lung nodule or other abnormality is identified.
Learn More About Lung Cancer Screening
Preparing for Your Appointment
Learn what medical records and imaging to bring to your consultation and review questions that can help you discuss your diagnosis, testing and treatment options with your thoracic care team.
Preparing for and Recovering From Surgery
Review information about preparing for thoracic surgery, what to expect during your hospital stay and important considerations during recovery after returning home.
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Research and Clinical Trials
Learn about thoracic and lung cancer research at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and clinical trials evaluating new treatments and approaches to cancer care.
Explore Thoracic Research and Clinical Trials
Patient and Family Support
Cancer and complex thoracic conditions can affect emotional well-being, nutrition, daily life and the people supporting you. Cancer Support Services provides resources for patients and families throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Trusted Lung, Thoracic and Cancer Resources
The following national organizations provide additional patient information about lung and thoracic conditions, lung cancer, screening, treatment and support.
American Lung Association
The American Lung Association provides patient education about lung diseases, lung cancer, screening, respiratory health and ways to protect and improve lung health.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute provides evidence-based information about lung cancer and other cancers, including diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials and cancer research.
GO2 for Lung Cancer
GO2 for Lung Cancer provides education, one-on-one assistance and support for people affected by lung cancer, including information about screening, diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials.
LUNGevity Foundation
LUNGevity provides lung cancer education and support for patients and care partners, including resources about diagnosis, biomarkers, treatment, survivorship and specific types of lung cancer.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society provides information about lung cancer and other cancers, including prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and support for patients and caregivers.
Have Questions About Your Care?
Online resources can help you learn more, but they cannot replace guidance based on your individual symptoms, health and diagnosis. If you have questions about a lung or thoracic condition, screening, treatment or next steps, our Pulmonary and Thoracic team can help.
Call 310-829-8618 or contact our Pulmonary and Thoracic team.