Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Care at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth

The Lung Cancer Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth provides high-quality care from experienced oncologists (cancer doctors) and other specialists. Our lung cancer care team uses the latest equipment and research-backed treatment options to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Plus, our convenient community hospital location keeps you close to your home, work and support systems.

Multidisciplinary Team Approach

When receiving care from us, you have a whole team of experts working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for your lung cancer. Here, you have access to comprehensive treatment options.

Your care team includes:

• Certified oncology nurses
• Diagnostic radiologists
• Medical oncologists
• Nuclear medicine specialists
• Pulmonologists
• Radiation oncologists
• Thoracic surgeons
• Pathologists
• Other cancer specialists

We have vast experience in thoracic care for conditions of the:

• Esophagus
• Lung
• Mediastinum
• Pleura

Our highly personalized care provides you with:

• A broad range of treatment alternatives, including less invasive options when appropriate.
• Customized care.
• Enhanced diagnostic accuracy.
• Personal service to answer your questions and concerns.
• Stage-based treatment to guide the most appropriate care, based on the location and extent of your cancer.

If you need further treatments or consultations, our own specialists and physicians at BID Plymouth may coordinate your care with other experts from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Lung Cancer Screening

BID Plymouth was one of the first community hospitals in the country to offer low dose, non-contrast lung computed tomography (CT) scans. Guidelines for these lung scans are set by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

To qualify, you must meet all these criteria: 

• Are between 55 and 80 years old.
• Have a history of heavy smoking (30 pack years).
• Smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years.

Speak with your provider to determine if this screening is right for you. If so, your provider must write an order for the scan.