Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center’s Lung and Chest Program has been specifically designed for patients with thoracic benign and malignant diagnoses involving the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, pleura, chest wall, ribs, thymus, trachea and diaphragm. The elements of the Lung and Chest Program include:

A cancer prevention, education and resource center
Patients will have many questions and concerns. Our resource center has been developed to provide a wealth of information and important services that our patients may need or want.

• Lifestyle modification services including smoking cessation,
  exercise and nutritional counseling
• Complimentary holistic medical services including stress management, massage therapy,biofeedback and other mind and body services
• Image Recovery services that include cosmetic products and
  services, skin and hair care, and wigs

Early cancer detection efforts
We believe education and early detection are very important. Education programs such as the Bon Secours' Knowing, Doing, Living! program, community events and seminars, and cancer assessments emphasize lifestyle changes that can reduce the risk of cancer and the importance of screenings and early detection to surviving cancer.

A streamlined assessment process
The faster a person is diagnosed and treated for cancer, the better their chances of overcoming it. Our program is designed to expedite the entire process while caring for our patient’s every need.

• A patient care coordinator to guide and help patients through our program
• A medical director consultation and thorough physical exam to determine your patient’s diagnosis
• Same-day additional tests when required

Coordinated treatments and Postoperative Care

Support Services

Home Care, Pastoral Care and Hospice Care

Joy Dalesandro, MD - Medical Director of the Lung and Chest Program

The Lung And Chest Medical Team