Welcome to the Lung Cancer Center

With over 50,000 new cases every year, lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in Germany. Due to its still unfavorable prognosis, it is by far the most common cause of cancer death in men (25%) and the second most common in women (15%). At Hannover Medical School, we will not leave you alone with this serious diagnosis.

Proven specialists from a variety of different disciplines such as pneumology, thoracic surgery, radiotherapy, radiology, nuclear medicine, oncology and pathology have been working together successfully across disciplines for years. Thanks to state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, it is possible to plan treatment tailored to individual needs. We use the latest state-of-the-art treatment methods and in certain cases offer our patients participation in clinical trials to obtain new therapeutic agents, especially when standard treatment methods reach their limits. By working closely together in an interdisciplinary and interprofessional team with psycho-oncologists, social workers, oncology nurses, respiratory therapists and physiotherapists, we can guarantee the best possible care for our patients at all times.

The Lung Cancer Center meets the quality criteria defined by the German Cancer Society and has been awarded the title "Lung Cancer Center with Recommendation of the German Cancer Society".

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Our range of services

Guideline-compliant diagnosis, treatment, aftercare and rehabilitation of the entire spectrum of malignant diseases of the thorax
Implementation of the latest research and treatment methods
Development of individual treatment plans as part of interdisciplinary tumor conferences together with surgeons, radiotherapists and oncologists
Joint planning of the treatment process using the supportive possibilities of psycho-oncology, social services and rehabilitation medicine
Confirmation of diagnosis using modern imaging procedures (computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography).
Performance of all invasive diagnostics (bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, transthoracic puncture)
Long-established intensive collaboration with highly specialized cooperation partners within and outside the MHH
Minimally invasive surgery
Review of treatment options in controlled clinical studies using new, promising therapeutic approaches
Presentation for second opinion and support with applications for cost coverage for individual therapy approaches
Palliative care for patients with serious lung diseases

Oncologic surgery

Main areas of treatment

Minimally invasive lung cancer surgery for early-stage carcinomas (VATS lobectomy)
Metastasis surgery using modern laser technology (LIMAX® laser)
Surgery of mediastinal and chest wall tumors

Treatment spectrum

Resection of benign and malignant diseases and tumors of the chest, lungs and airways (bronchus, trachea)
Diagnostic operations to clarify lung diseases (mediastinoscopy, VATS)
Thymectomy (removal of the thymus) for myasthenia gravis
Correction of thoracic deformities such as funnel chest and keel chest
Treatment of injuries to the chest and sternum (rib fractures, sternal instability)
Palliative care for patients with serious lung diseases

Pulmonary oncology

Highly specialized specialists in pneumology with a focus on oncology
Options for inpatient, outpatient and day-care therapy
Modern diagnostic confirmation using imaging procedures (computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography) as well as all invasive diagnostics (bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, transthoracic puncture)
Close cooperation with established specialists in oncology and pneumology

Current studies

One click to the study list by organ system:

Lung Other tumors of the thorax

Your contacts at the Lung Cancer Center

PD Dr. med. Heiko Golpon

Head of the Lung Cancer Center

Senior Physician in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases

PD Dr. med. Patrick Zardo

Deputy Head and Coordinator of the Lung Cancer Center

Senior Physician at the Clinical Department for Cardiac, Thoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery

Dr. med. Benjamin-Alexander Bollmann

Quality Management Officer Lung Cancer Center

Senior Physician in the Clinical Department of Pneumology and Infectious Diseases

Tested quality

The lung cancer center fulfills the quality criteria defined by the German Cancer Society and receives the award "Lung Cancer Center with Recommendation of the German Cancer Society e.V."