Multidisciplinary Care Approach

	Pulmonologist – A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the lung.
	Gastroenterologist – A doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system.
	Thoracic surgeon – A doctor who specializes in surgery of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and mediastinum.
	Medical oncologist – An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in the care of people with cancer. A medical oncologist is an expert in the use of chemotherapy to treat cancer.
	Radiation oncologist – An oncologist is a doctor who specializes in the care of people with cancer. A radiation oncologist is an expert in the use of radiation therapy to treat cancer.
	Radiologist – A doctor who specializes in defining medical problems by interpreting imaging studies, such as X-rays, mammograms, Cat scans (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound.
	Pathologist – A doctor who specializes in diagnosing medical problems by looking under the microscope at organ and tissue samples, such as tissue taken during a lung biopsy.
	Lung Cancer Patient Advocate– A master's-prepared social worker who is available to assess, support and counsel patients and their families through the process of treatment and recovery related to lung and esophageal cancers.
	Respiratory therapist – Trained members of the health care team who evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders.
	Clinical research staff – A variety of personnel who participate in specialized research of lung and/or esophageal cancer including those who perform bench research, patient education and follow up with patients.
	Data manager –  A specialist in confidential data collection and data management systems.  The data manager prepares and provides statistical reports on: lung cancer clinical outcomes, patient quality of life and patient functional status.  These reports are used to direct future program goals and to promote quality.

The Thoracic Oncology Program at Providence Cancer Center:

	Overview
	Providence Cancer Center team profiles

For more information about the Thoracic Oncology Program, call 503-215-6724.

For assistance locating cancer services, resources and support available to you at Providence, contact our Lung Cancer Patient Advocate, Ann Soule, at 503-215-6419.