Is Immunotherapy Right for My Lung Cancer?
Lung Cancer
Is Immunotherapy Right for My Lung Cancer?
Is immunotherapy an appropriate treatment for your lung cancer? Many people see ads on television for new cancer therapies – including those that work by tweaking the immune system to recognize and attack a cancer. These commercials can open up an important dialogue between you and your doctor about appropriate treatments for your lung cancer.
But available immunotherapy drugs are not for everyone, and your oncologist can help you determine if they may be beneficial for you. Considerations include the molecular characteristics of your tumor and the therapies you have tried in the past as well as your overall health.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Is immunotherapy an appropriate treatment for your lung cancer? Many people see ads on television for new cancer therapies – including those that work by tweaking the immune system to recognize and attack a cancer. These commercials can open up an important dialogue between you and your doctor about appropriate treatments for your lung cancer.
But available immunotherapy drugs are not for everyone, and your oncologist can help you determine if they may be beneficial for you. Considerations include the molecular characteristics of your tumor and the therapies you have tried in the past as well as your overall health.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
Treatment: Early Stages
Treatment: Stage Three
There are several types of lung cancer surgery, and the decision about which is best is based largely on the location of your cancer, its size and whether it has started to spread.
Treatment: Surgery
There are several types of lung cancer surgery, and the decision about which is best is based largely on the location of your cancer, its size and whether it has started to spread.