Treatment Options For Lung Cancer

Treatment options for lung cancer depend on its severity and when it is caught.

Lung cancer is an active area of medical research and new drugs are being tested all the time.

Here's more from the Mayo Clinic:

You and your doctor choose a cancer treatment regimen based on a number of factors, such as your overall health, the type and stage of your cancer, and your preferences. Options typically include one or more treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or targeted drug therapy.

In some cases you may choose not to undergo treatment. For instance, you may feel that the side effects of treatment will outweigh the potential benefits. When that's the case, your doctor may suggest comfort care to treat only the symptoms the cancer is causing, such as pain.