Lung cancer treatment decisions are made by you and your care team together. All lung cancer treatment options have potential risks and benefits. Your options are based on what type of cancer you have, your stage of the disease and your lung cancer treatment goals.
Making Lung Cancer Treatment Decisions
Talking about lung cancer and its treatment options can be confusing. Make sure you understand your options and potential side effects before you make any decision.
Lung Cancer Treatment Options
Once your doctors have determined your lung cancer profile, they will present you with one or a combination of the following options:
- Surgery
- Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Tumor treating fields
- Clinical trials
- Supportive/Palliative Care
Each lung cancer treatment option has risks and possible side effects. Most side effects can be managed fairly well, but you should consider all of the possibilities when you examine your lung cancer treatment options.
Take Action
Voice your concerns to your doctor. They can discuss lung cancer treatment options with you and answer your questions. Download our Lung Cancer Treatment Organizer to keep track of your treatment plan.
Page last updated: February 18, 2025
