Each year, Boston Magazine publishes its list of “Top Doctors” in the Boston area. We are pleased to share that Tufts Medicine physicians, across dozens of specialities, are again well represented on this year’s list.
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States and worldwide – more than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. Experts agree that lung cancer prevention for high-risk patients starts with lung cancer screening. In fact, studies show 20 percent fewer deaths among heavy smokers who were screened.
It was April 8, 2018, and Dana Corr was looking forward to celebrating his 55th birthday that day with his wife and two daughters in their Westford home. He had just returned from a trip visiting colleges in Rhode Island the day before with his daughter. Unfortunately, all celebrations were put on hold that day as his heart seemed to have other plans.