Lung cancer is a complex disease, and understanding the available treatments is crucial for patients.

Treatment Options for Lung Cancer

• Surgery: Involves removing the tumor and some surrounding lung tissue.
• Chemotherapy: Uses drugs to kill cancer cells, often before or after surgery.
• Radiation Therapy: Uses high-energy radiation to target and kill cancer cells.
• Targeted Therapy: Involves drugs that specifically target cancer cell mutations.
• Immunotherapy: Helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.

Questions and Answers

1. What are the symptoms of lung cancer?

Common symptoms include persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, weight loss, and shortness of breath.

2. What factors influence the choice of treatment?

Factors include the type and stage of cancer, patient’s overall health, and personal preferences.

3. How effective is surgery for lung cancer?

Surgery is most effective for early-stage lung cancer, with a 5-year survival rate of around 50-70% following successful resection.

4. What are the side effects of chemotherapy?

• Fatigue
• Nausea and vomiting
• Hair loss
• Increased risk of infection

Statistics on Lung Cancer Treatments

Cancer Treatment Mind Map

– Lung Cancer Treatments

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy

– Types of Chemotherapy

• Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy
• Adjuvant Chemotherapy

– Radiation Therapy

• External Beam Radiation
• Brachytherapy

– Targeted Therapy

• EGFR Inhibitors
• ALK Inhibitors

– Immunotherapy

• Checkpoint Inhibitors
• Cancer Vaccines