Kimmel Cancer Center

Kimmel Cancer Center

Cancer Specialties: At Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center, you will find the latest and most progressive treatment programs for several forms of cancer, including breast, lung, mesothelioma, melanoma, etc.

Primary location:
Kimmel Cancer Center
Thomas Jefferson University
233 S 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19017
Phone: (888) 955-1212

URL: http://www.kcc.tju.edu/

About the Kimmel Cancer Center:
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson – a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center, is home to internationally renowned cancer physicians and research scientists. Our integrated, multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment puts our patients comfort first.
Cancer treatment at the Kimmel Cancer Center utilizes cutting edge technology, along with world class therapeutics and the latest clinical trial options. With an emphasis on translational research we aim to translate our latest research discoveries to new treatment options for our patients, in a time efficient manner.

efferson’s multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Center provides care for patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer and those suspected of having lung cancer. The program provides consultation for the patient and recommendations to the personal or primary-care physician. The program offers new or experimental therapies when conventional therapies have proven ineffective or inappropriate.
The multidisciplinary team includes radiation and medical oncology specialists with extensive expertise in treating lung cancer, as well as thoracic surgeons, pulmonary disease specialists, radiologists, nurses and social workers. The center is at the forefront of using new drugs and new combinations of radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy to improve survival of patients with every type of lung cancer. The center offers patients entry into national trials of new treatment regimens against lung cancers.