Lung Cancer Screening and Treatment with Mark Onaitis, MD, Thoracic Surgeon

UC San Diego Health is improving the prognosis and quality of life for people at risk of or diagnosed with lung cancer. With new screening guidelines, we aim to detect more lung cancers early when tumors can be surgically removed. We also continue to advance treatment options for people with metastatic lung cancer.

Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health is San Diego's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest possible rating for a U.S. cancer center.

Lung cancer treatment at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/cancer/c...

Lung cancer screening for current and former smokers between the ages of 50 and 80: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/cancer/s...

Quit Smoking: https://health.ucsd.edu/care/cancer/s...

This video is part of our monthly "Focus on Health" series featuring UC San Diego experts discussing health topics relevant to our community. See more videos in this series:    • Focus On Health  

Mark Onaitis, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon who specializes in treating malignant and benign conditions of the chest, including lung and esophageal cancers.

More about Dr.Onaitis: https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/32...

00:00 Intro
00:09 Meet Dr. Onaitis
00:23 Non-invasive Screenings for Early Detection
00:36 Nationally Ranked Cancer and Pulmonary Care
00:51 Turn to San Diego's Best