Understanding treatment options, goals, and expectations is essential to achieving the best possible outcome for people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Should I begin treatment immediately, or is monitoring an option?
- What are the goals of my treatment—cure, control, or symptom management?
- How will treatment impact my prognosis and overall survival?
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- What are my treatment options based on my NSCLC stage and biomarker profile?
- What are the potential side effects of each treatment?
- How will treatment affect my quality of life and daily activities?
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Expert Advice for Creating an Optimized Lung Cancer Treatment Plan
- Surgery: Removes the tumor and is often used in early-stage NSCLC.
- Radiation Therapy: Uses high-energy beams to target and kill cancer cells, often combined with other treatments.
- Chemotherapy: Kills rapidly dividing cancer cells.
- Targeted therapy:Uses drugs designed to attack specific targets or markers on cancer cells. These markers are identified through genetic testing.
- Immunotherapy: Utilizes the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells.
- Combination Therapy: Uses multiple treatment methods together—such as immunotherapy plus chemotherapy—to improve outcomes.
- Clinical trials: Research studies that evaluate new approaches to screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of NSCLC.
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Advances in Targeted Lung Cancer Treatments | What You Should Know
Tools to help you feel activated and connect with resources to overcome barriers to accessing care.
Topics:
- Advice for People Newly Diagnosed with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment and Clinical Trials
- Accessing Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Care
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Profiles
- [ACT]IVATED Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Resources
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Biomarkers
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Veterans
Empowers NSCLC patients and families by addressing factors like age, ethnicity, and insurance that impact outcomes. Gain confidence in your healthcare decisions, no matter where you live.
Topics:
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy Profiles
- Accessing the Best Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Care
- Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Testing
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Overview
Tackles common misconceptions and provides clear, actionable information about clinical trials, sharing tools and resources for patients with NSCLC.
Topics:
- Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Terminology
- Benefits of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trails
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Safety
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trials 201 Resources
Provides tools and actions for shared decision making and tips for navigating NSCLC treatment decisions.
Topics:
- Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Options
Shares the importance of latest treatment options, clinical trials and patient participation in clinical trials.
Topics:
- Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatments
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy Tools
Will help you understand the importance of essential biomarker testing before key decisions are made in your care—including following a reoccurrence.
Topics:
- Understanding Testing in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Decisions
- Understanding YOUR Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- INSIST! Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Resources
Bridges the gap between patients who have participated in clinical trials and patients who have not yet participated for various reasons.
Topics:
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Clinical Trial Profiles
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Clinical Trial Resources
Provides actionable advice and downloadable materials to help you communicate clearly and effectively with your NSCLC healthcare team.
Topics:
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Basics
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Approaches
- Planning Your Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Doctor’s Office Visit
- Pro-Active Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Resources
Bridges the expert and patient voice, enabling patients to feel comfortable asking precise questions of their healthcare team
Topics:
- Advice for Newly Diagnosed Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Advances
- START HERE Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Resources
Provides tools and resources for living with and beyond non-small cell lung cancer.
Topics:
- Collaborating On Your Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Care
- Understanding Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Options
- THRIVE Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Resources
