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Lung Cancer Treatments

Surgery is the primary treatment for patients with early-stage cancer who are in good general health. The goal of surgery is to totally eliminate all the tumor cells and thereby provide a cure. Even if a tumor recurs after an attempt to remove it, the recurrent tumor often can be removed in a second operation. Options typically include one or more treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or targeted drug therapy.

Chemotherapy can be used as a first line treatment for lung cancer or as additional treatment after surgery. In some cases, chemotherapy can be used to lessen side effects of the cancer.

When cure is not a possibility, palliative treatment often is recommended. This is the use of medications, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other measures to relieve symptoms of lung cancer without actually eliminating the tumor. It is important that radiotherapy be given in small doses so that side effects do not develop. Even though non-surgical treatment is not often curative, it can prolong survival. At some point, if you and your oncologist or primary care physician agree that treatment no longer is advisable, hospice care can provide comfort.

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Lung Cancer Cures

Existing Lung Cancer Cures A lung cancer cure for all patients has yet to be developed. While survival rates for this disease are generally low, ‘cures’ are delivered to this small percentage through early detection and one of three common treatments. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery are used alone or in conjunction with each other to [...]

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Lung Cancer Surgery

Going Through Lung Cancer Surgery Cancers of the lung are divided into stages. A staging system allows doctors to develop treatment plans and an accurate prognosis. The location and stage of a tumor in the lungs determine if it is operable. When lung cancer surgery is an option, it is usually followed by additional treatments [...]

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Lung Cancer Therapy

Options for Lung Cancer Therapy With approximately 25% of cancer beginning in the lungs, research is focused on improving lung cancer therapy and survival rates. 60% or more of all lung cancer patients are expected to die from the disease. Early detection and thorough follow up treatments increase the chances of a clean bill of [...]

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Lung Cancer Clinical Trials

Advances Through Lung Cancer Clinical Trials The purpose of lung cancer clinical trials is to advance the use of medicine, technology and science in the early detection and treatment of the disease. Trials typically last for months, and successful results benefit volunteer patients. During the study, a patient receives excellent medical care, and participation helps [...]

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Lung Cancer Chemo

Understanding Lung Cancer Chemo Chemotherapy drugs are a leading treatment option for many types of cancer. Options for lung cancer chemo include combinations of drugs as well as combining chemotherapy with radiation therapy. Negative side effects result from the high toxicity levels of this treatment. Standard Methods Drug pairings for treating small-cell and non small-cell [...]

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Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer

Info About Clinical Trials for Lung Cancer The clinical trials for lung cancer are intended to create new approaches to curing this deadly disease. Trials use the principles of science to develop new prevention, diagnostic and treatment methods. Funding for testing is provided by private and public sectors, including government agencies, academic institutions and pharmaceutical [...]

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Recognizing and Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer

Recognizing and Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer The growth of small cell lung cancer in the body is aggressive and difficult to treat. It takes many forms, including oat cell and combined small and large cell carcinomas.  Unlike other forms of lung cancer, surgery is generally not an option, and patients undergo courses of chemotherapy [...]

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Lung Cancer Trial

Lung Cancer Trial Questions A lung cancer trial is intended to further the application of existing effective scientific research. Teams of scientists and doctors collaborate on a single study, and may direct their efforts at treatment, prevention, diagnosis or other facets of this disease. Questions Two types of this cancer are prominent killers of men [...]

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