The Penn Lung Center

Lung disease is the third leading 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.

Fortunately for southern New Jersey residents, advanced care for lung problems is now available locally. The Penn Lung Center at Shore Memorial provides leading-edge diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer and other lung-related diseases.

Renowned Expertise

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 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.

Easy Access to Sophisticated Care

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.

The Penn Lung Center is located in the hospital’s Cancer Center in Somers Point, New Jersey. 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 comforting atmosphere.