Lung cancer
Treatments vary but may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy, and immunotherapy.
Self-care: Quitting smoking
Medications: Chemotherapy, Targeted therapy, and Immunotherapy
Surgery: Pulmonary lobectomy, Wedge resection, Radiosurgery, and Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Medical procedure: Thoracotomy and Radiation therapy
Supportive care: Palliative care
Specialists: Oncologist, Palliative medicine, Radiologist, Pulmonologist, Cardiothoracic surgeon, and Primary care provider (PCP)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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