Treatment Options
Articles about the treatment of lung cancer.
Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer
Radiation therapy can be used in the treatment of lung cancer. This is an introduction to radiation therapy for lung cancer and the potential short and long-term side effects of treatment using radiation.
Brachytherapy for Lung Cancer
Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation treatment that can be used to treat some cases of lung cancer.
Biomarker Testing for Lung Cancer
Certain mutated genes, called biomarkers, have been linked to some forms of lung cancer. Targeted therapy medications are used to treat some lung cancers that have these biomarkers.
Chemotherapy in Early Stage Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
A review of studies that looked at the effectiveness of treating early stage NSCLC with chemotherapy.
Surgical Procedures: Lobectomy
Information about lobectomy, a surgical procedure that is done to remove a portion of the lung(s).
Surgical Procedures: Pneumonectomy
A pneumonectomy is a surgical procedure that is done to remove the lung in its entirety.
Surgical Procedures: Surgery and Staging for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer can be treated with surgery in some cases. This article details how lung cancer is staged, the different types of surgeries used for treatment, risks associated with these surgeries and how to take care of yourself after surgery.