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Lung Cancer Treatment

From surgery to targeted therapy, navigating the choices for lung cancer treatment starts with understanding your options. Get the information you need.
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Is Lung Cancer Ever a Curable Disease With Treatment?
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Wedge Resection: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Chronic Pain After Lung Cancer Surgery
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
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Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer: Drugs and Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Surgery for Lung Cancer: Types, Indications, and Risks
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Man receiving stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT): Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
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Targeted Therapies for Lung Cancer Treatment
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Lung Transplants as Treatment for Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Lung Cancer Spread to the Brain: Treatments and Prognosis
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Pneumonectomy for Lung Cancer: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Risks
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Tarceva: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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ALK-Positive Lung Cancer: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
scanner in radiation therapy department with patient having prophylactic cranial irradiation
Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Targeted Therapy and Skin Rashes
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
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Choosing a Lung Cancer Treatment Center
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Lung Cancer in Older Adults: Treatment and Prognosis
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Chemobrain is a Side Effect of Chemotherapy
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Patient receiving oxygen treatment after lobectomy
Lobectomy Complications and Prognosis
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
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Maintenance Therapy for Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
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Coping With Anemia During Chemotherapy
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Statins and Lung Cancer: Survival, Treatment, and Risk
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
A woman uncomfortably holding her chest
Radiation Pneumonitis: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
X-ray of lungs showing the lobes of the lungs
Lobectomy Lung Surgery: Types, Complications, and Prognosis
Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD
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Recovery After a Lobectomy for Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Lung Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
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When Should You Consider Hospice With Lung Cancer?
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Lung Cancer Survival Without Treatment
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD