St James’s Hospital in Dublin has received prestigious European recognition for their department of cardiothoracic surgery, caring for over half of lung cancer patients in Ireland. The hospital has the largest thoracic surgical oncology program in the country and has seen improved survival rates for lung cancer patients. The accreditation by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons highlights the quality of care provided at St James’s Hospital and acknowledges its role in improving national survival rates for lung cancer. The hospital aims to be a national hub for excellence in complex lung cancer surgical care, offering prompt diagnosis and tailored treatment pathways.
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