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Chest, Esophageal & Lung Cancer Specialists

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Chest, Esophageal & Lung Cancer

Meet Your Cancer Specialists

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or chest tumor, the region’s cancer experts at Baptist MD Anderson in Jacksonville, Fl are here to help. Our experienced surgical and medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses and specialists are some of the best in the Southeast. We’re here to offer you hope through compassionate care and the most advanced treatments.

Our team of lung and chest cancer experts will precisely diagnose the type and progression of your cancer. We offer the latest advanced treatment options, including clinical trials.

Our Team of

Top Thoracic Surgeons

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Top Medical Oncologists

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Top Radiation Oncologists

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Nurse Navigators

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    Carolyn Austin, MSN, RN, OCN

    Nurse Navigator – Lung Screening Program Coordinator

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    Raegen Carpenter, RN, BSN

    Nurse Navigator – Lung/Thoracic/Esophageal Cancer

  • photo of Angie Kabat, RN, BSN, OCN
    Angie Kabat, RN, BSN, OCN

    Nurse Navigator - Baptist Clay & Baptist South

  • photo of Ashley Snider, RN, BSN, OCN
    Ashley Snider, RN, BSN, OCN

    Nurse Navigator - Baptist South

Request an Appointment

If you have any questions, we have you covered. We have nurse navigators available to guide you through every step of your care. Request an appointment or speak to a nurse navigator by phone or online.

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Our Location

Thoracic & Lung Cancer Clinic

Within our specialized, multidisciplinary clinics, we bring together our team of experts to care for your mind, body, and spirit - all under one roof. Each of our clinics are singularly focused on your specific needs and treatment.

Need Directions? The thoracic and lung cancer clinic is located in the main Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center on Floor 6 of our cancer center.

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A complete approach to care

360° Patient Care

Our patients benefit from an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach. That means your cancer team comes together to discuss your case on a regular basis. You have experts from every angle of cancer working on your treatment plan.

At our core, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the disease. Your care team includes social workers, psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, and chaplains, too. We also offer survivorship programs and support groups to care for your emotional well-being.

Support Services

For whatever step is next,

Baptist MD Anderson is Here for You

Wherever you are in your journey, we’re here to help you in your fight against cancer. Our team of experts can help you navigate the whirlwind of emotions and decisions through every aspect of your care.

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Early detection is critical when it comes to lung cancer. If it’s caught at stage 1, the cure rate is about 70 percent.

JOHN VU, MD, Medical Oncologist

Are you at risk of developing lung cancer? Early detection can save your life. If you’re concerned about your lung cancer risk, please consider screening.

Get Screened
a smiling Dr. Jon Vu, medical oncologist, sits next to a patient.

Early detection is critical when it comes to lung cancer. If it’s caught at stage 1, the cure rate is about 70 percent.

JOHN VU, MD, Medical Oncologist

Are you at risk of developing lung cancer? Early detection can save your life. If you’re concerned about your lung cancer risk, please consider screening.

Get Screened