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Treatment of Occult Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Source: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 16, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Treatment of occult non-small cell lung cancer depends on the stage of the disease. Occult tumors are often found at an early stage (the tumor is in the lung only) and sometimes can be cured by surgery.

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