TriangleTREATMENT READING
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Certain factors affect the prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Non-small cell lung cancer can recur (come back) after it has been treated.
Treatment Option Overview
Key Points
There are different types of treatment for people with non-small cell lung cancer.
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
Targeted therapy
Immunotherapy
Laser therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Cryosurgery
Electrocautery
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for non-small cell lung cancer may cause side effects.
Follow-up care may be needed.
Treatment of Occult Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Treatment of Stage 0 (carcinoma in situ)
Treatment of Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Treatment of Stage II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Treatment of Stage IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Treatment of Stage IIIB and Stage IIIC Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Stage IV, Relapsed, and Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Treatment of Progressive Stage IV, Relapsed, and Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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