Oncologists and care teams at Ascension Illinois deliver compassionate, personalized cancer care
At Ascension Illinois in Chicagoland, our lung cancer specialists are part of a national team of doctors who share best practices and advanced treatment options for lung and chest cancers, as well as benign lung nodules — bringing advanced oncology care close to home. Our interventional pulmonology team also collaborates with University of Illinois at Chicago and Loyola University Medical Center to support advanced diagnosis and treatment.
When you choose us, you receive care from a multidisciplinary team focused on early detection and personalized treatment. Your care team may include board-certified, fellowship-trained thoracic surgeons, pulmonary medicine specialists, radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, a care navigator, and oncology nurses, dietitians and other specialists.
Together, your care team delivers a personalized care plan from diagnosis through survivorship.
Cancer is personal, and so is the care we provide. You’ll have face-to-face visits with your doctor and an entire team dedicated to your care — connecting the dots for you. Your doctor and care team will take the time to answer all your questions — big and small. By getting to know you and working together, you get a care plan that’s customized to your needs. And with a plan, comes hope. Our goal is to help you recover faster so you can get back to your everyday life
Along the way, your care may include imaging, lab tests, pharmacy support, respiratory therapy, physical therapy or other specialists — you do not have to navigate your care alone. Upon your cancer diagnosis or when you come to us during your care, you’re paired with a cancer care navigator.
Your care team will help you schedule appointments, connect you with other services and answer your questions. When you have a concern or feel unsure, don’t hesitate to talk with your care team and ask questions.
Ask about virtual care (telehealth or online) appointments as part of your ongoing care. You can have these virtual visits from the comfort of your home. You'll be able to talk with your doctor one-on-one via video from your phone or computer and get the care that's right for you.
There are several types of lung cancer, and they all have different treatment plans. Our specialists in Chicago treat many types of lung and chest cancers, including:
The first step is to find out if a low-dose CT lung screening is right for you. Talk with your doctor if you need help to stop smoking — they can help. We recommend annual low-dose CT screenings for:
Your care team at Ascension Illinois focuses on identifying whether the tumor is noninvasive or invasive, understanding where the tumor began and whether the cancer has spread. We use advanced molecular studies to recognize lung cancer subtypes to create a care plan for your type of cancer.
To diagnose lung cancer, your doctor may recommend testing, such as:
Chest X-rays use low doses of radiation to make images of your tissues, bones and organs, and are used to look for a tumor or cancer.
We offer imaging locations close to home — from dedicated low-dose CT lung screening to minimally invasive, image-guided lung biopsy.
This is a nuclear scan that helps your doctor understand the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle.
If you want to learn more about other possible cancer care options, talk to your doctor. You may want to ask whether cancer clinical trials are the right option for you.
Highly trained physical therapists deliver therapy to help manage lymphedema symptoms, such as swelling and pain
Support programs and resources: Your cancer care team provides support from nutrition education and counseling to cancer support groups, yoga and spiritual care. At Ascension Illinois sites of care, our healing gardens and chapels are always open to patients and your loved ones. We offer supportive care and activities for the whole you. For more information, call 844-952-HOPE (4673) for Northwest suburbs and (773) 665-9920 for Chicago.
When you are facing a new cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our chest and lung cancer specialists in Chicagoland can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
Your doctor and care team get to know you well, and you’ll receive care for the whole person — from physical health and well-being to mental and emotional health. At Ascension Illinois Cancer Center, we provide innovative medication treatments, the latest surgical technologies and techniques, high-tech radiation facilities and support services. When you choose Ascension Illinois, you get a national team of experienced cancer specialists, sharing best practices and the latest in cancer care knowledge and research.
We provide many primary and advanced treatments for lung cancer, esophageal cancer and chest cancers, including:
To learn how to get a referral, call:
If your doctor is referring you, they can use these same phone numbers to get everything set up.
Ascension Saint Alexius Cancer Care - Hoffman Estates
1555 North Barrington Rd Building 3, Ste. 1400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Ascension Saint Joseph Chicago - UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
2845 North Sheridan Rd #1300
Chicago, IL 60657
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