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Clinical Services at Rush Coleman Foundation Chest Tumor Clinic
Program Description

Fighting lung cancer requires not only experience, skill and innovative treatment options, it requires compassion and understanding. At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, a highly skilled team of radiologists, oncologists, surgeons, psychologists, radiation therapists, nurses and researchers create highly individualized treatment plans that deeply involve the patient and family.

With great expertise and sensitivity, they provide a full range of the latest and most innovative treatment options, including groundbreaking targeted therapies, advanced chemotherapy approaches, the latest radiation treatments and a full range of surgical options for both early and advanced lung cancer.

In fact, Rush pioneered strategies that combine multiple therapies. Their goal: to give the most effective and gentle care possible.


Services Provided

The Coleman Foundation Chest Tumor Clinic at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients who have actual or suspected malignancies of the chest, including lung cancer, malignant tumors that have spread to the lung, mesotheliomas and chest sarcomas.

In most instances, comprehensive treatment recommendations are made that may include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, general thoracic surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these therapies.

The Chest Tumor Clinic offers patients initial consultations, second opinions and follow-up care provided by physicians from all appropriate specialties.


Clinical Team

Patients who visit the Coleman Foundation Chest Tumor Clinic at Rush meet with a heath care team that assesses each patient, develops a treatment plan and ensures a continuum of care. They also provide psychosocial support in making the lifestyle changes that are often necessary in patients facing lung cancer.

And then there are the Rush nurses. These caregivers, many with advanced education, were selected to receive Magnet designation from the  American Nurses Association, which places them among the top nurses in the nation.

Chest Tumor Clinic Team

Medical Directors

Nurse Coordinator

  • Mary Ellen Hand, RN

Thoracic Surgery

Medical Oncology

Radiation Oncology





Contact Name
Chest Tumor Clinic at Rush
Contact Phone
(312) 563-2156
Contact E-mail
contact_rush@rush.edu



LocationHours of Operation
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 863
Chicago, IL 60612

For information about program hours or to arrange an appointment, call (888) 352-RUSH.



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