Treatment options
By understanding the various treatment options for lung cancer, you can take an
active role in discussing your treatment plan with your physician.
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Lung cancer treatment
Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are all treatment options used in treating
lung cancer. Each option may be used alone or in combination.
Understanding your options.
Choosing a treatment path is a major step when facing a lung cancer diagnosis. The
American Cancer Society provides information on various treatment options and treatment
decision tools.
Visit The American Cancer Society
Treatments based on lung cancer stages.
The stage of your cancer should be considered when determining your best treatment
option. Review a breakdown of lung cancer treatment options by various lung cancer
stages.
Visit National Cancer Institute
A surgical treatment.
Surgery is the most common treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer. The type of
surgery depends on the location and size of the tumor.
Visit Lung Cancer Alliance
A chemotherapy treatment.
Find out about a treatment option for lung cancer.
Learn more
Latest information on chemotherapy.
Provides the latest information on chemotherapy to patients and caregivers.
Visit ChemoCare.com
Managing side effects
Side effects are a common, but generally manageable part of lung cancer treatments.
Use the American Cancer Society’s side effect tracker to chart your progress and
share your results with your healthcare provider on a regular basis.
Visit The American Cancer Society
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