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What Are The Types Of Lung Cancer Treatment?

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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There are many different types of lung cancer treatment, and the type of treatment that is best for you will depend on the stage of your cancer, your overall health, and your personal preferences.

Lung Metastatic Cancer: What Are The Types Of Lung Cancer Treatment?: Stage 3 Lung Cancer

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Surgery

Surgery is the most common treatment for lung cancer. The type of surgery that you have will depend on the stage of your cancer and the location of the tumor.

Lobectomy: This surgery removes the entire lobe of the lung that contains the tumor.
Segmentectomy: This surgery removes a smaller section of the lung that contains the tumor.
Wedge resection: This surgery removes a wedge-shaped section of the lung that contains the tumor.
Pneumonectomy: This surgery removes the entire lung that contains the tumor.

Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy can be used before surgery to shrink the tumor, after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells, or as a standalone treatment for lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a type of drug treatment that uses chemicals to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be given orally, intravenously, or through a port that is surgically placed in the chest.

Targeted therapy

Targeted therapy is a type of drug treatment that targets specific molecules that are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells. Targeted therapy can be given orally or intravenously.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer. Immunotherapy can be given orally, intravenously, or through a port that is surgically placed in the chest.

Other treatments

Other treatments for lung cancer include:

Laser therapy: This therapy uses a laser to destroy cancer cells.
Photodynamic therapy: This therapy uses a light-activated drug to kill cancer cells.
Cryotherapy: This therapy uses extreme cold to destroy cancer cells.

Choosing the right treatment for you

The type of treatment that is best for you will depend on the stage of your cancer, your overall health, and your personal preferences. Your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs.

Living with lung cancer

Lung cancer is a serious disease, but it is important to remember that there are many different treatment options available. With the right treatment, many people with lung cancer are able to live long and full lives.

If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, it is important to talk to your doctor about the different treatment options available to you. Your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs.