The Penn Lung Center at Shore Memorial

Lung disease is the number three killer in America, responsible for one in seven deaths. According to the American Lung Association, more than 35 million Americans suffer from chronic lung conditions including lung cancer. These diseases are serious health problems that affect the health, performance and well-being of tens of millions of Americans as well as the nation’s productivity, healthcare and public safety. Fortunately for Jersey Shore residents, advanced care for lung problems is now available close to home. The Penn Lung Center at Shore Memorial provides leading-edge edge diagnosis and treatments for lung cancer and other lung-related diseases.

Expert Care
The expertise and experience of renowned thoracic surgeon Taine Pechet, M.D., vice chief of surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is available on-site at the Shore Memorial Cancer Center and the new Penn Lung Center at Shore Memorial. The center provides patients with a dedicated group of clinical experts to determine the best management of their lung cancer and other diseases of the chest. The thoracic team provides guidance, support and comfort during every phase of care—from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

Extensive Resources
The goal of the Penn Lung Center at Shore Memorial is to help improve the quality of life of patients. The different departments and centers at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Shore Memorial are dedicated to the management of lung disease. They work together, pooling their resources and talent to provide the highest level of quality patient care possible.

Seamless Transition
A dedicated nurse navigator helps identify patient care needs, evaluate treatment options, offer solutions and provide the ongoing support needed to help patients plan and manage decisions. This oncology-certified nurse is available to ease the burden on patients and families, collaborate with all members of the medical team and help patients understand their diagnosis and available treatment options.

Located Close to Home
The Penn Lung Center is located in the hospital’s Cancer Center at the corner of Shore Road and Brighton Avenue. The center is thoughtfully designed to support the special needs of cancer patients and their families. It combines the most advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies with a specialized team of highly-skilled physicians, radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, radiation therapists and support staff in a quiet comforting atmosphere.

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