Breakthroughs in the Surgical Care of Thoracic Cancers and How Early Detection is Saving Lives

Explore thoracic surgeon Dr. Dan Boffa's informative talk on significant advances in surgical treatments for thoracic cancers, including lung and esophageal cancers, and learn about the critical role of lung cancer screening in improving patient outcomes. Discover alarming statistics showing that less than 12% of eligible patients in Connecticut are receiving potentially life-saving screening procedures. This 29-minute presentation from Yale Cancer Center highlights how early detection technologies and improved surgical approaches are transforming survival rates for patients with thoracic cancers.