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The Anatomy of a Lung Cancer
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The Anatomy of a Lung Cancer

Dr. Geoffrey Oxnard Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

After confirming an initial diagnosis of lung cancer, your oncologist will seek to pinpoint the exact type because this specificity drives treatment choices. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma are all subtypes of NSCLC. Your oncologist will also want to find out as much as possible about the genetics of your tumor to help decide upon specific treatments.

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Dr. Geoffrey Oxnard is a thoracic oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where he cares for patients with lung cancer. Read More

Dr. Geoffrey Oxnard Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
After confirming an initial diagnosis of lung cancer, your oncologist will seek to pinpoint the exact type because this specificity drives treatment choices. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the...
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After confirming an initial diagnosis of lung cancer, your oncologist will seek to pinpoint the exact type because this specificity drives treatment choices. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma are all subtypes of NSCLC. Your oncologist will also want to find out as much as possible about the genetics of your tumor to help decide upon specific treatments.

Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.

Dr. Geoffrey Oxnard is a thoracic oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where he cares for patients with lung cancer. Read More

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