Getting a lung cancer diagnosis is a scary and overwhelming experience. You probably have many questions about your condition, in hopes to find answers to what may seem like an endless amount of unknowns. Can my lung cancer be treated? What are my treatment options? What will my life be like from now on?
Along with getting the right treatment and getting the proper nutrients during lung cancer treatment, it’s important to take care of yourself in other ways too: Here are 10 self-care tips for fighting lung cancer.
Dr. Gomez is a Hematologist and Oncologist at Mount Sinai Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Sullivan is a lung oncologist at Monter Cancer Center, Northwell Health.
References
American Cancer Society. (2023). Immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer.
UpToDate. (2021). Patient education: Non-small cell lung cancer treatment; stage IV cancer (Beyond the Basics).
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