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Treating Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Stage
Oncologist Stefan Balan, MD, explains the different options for treating non-small cell lung cancer for each stage of cancer.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on February 28, 2023After a diagnosis of lung cancer, your doctor will review your treatment options with you. Treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can vary depending on the stage of your lung cancer. Beyond the stage of cancer, treating non-small cell lung cancer involves many factors. You and your cancer treatment team will work together to find the treatment (or treatments) that work best for you.
Learn more about the signs and symptoms of lung cancer here.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Stefan Balan, MD, EMBAStefan Balan, MD, EMBA, is the Chief of Oncology and Hematology at Winchester Hospital, Beth Israel Lahey Clinic, and was formerly at RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City, NJ.
References
National Cancer Institute. (2023). Non-small cell lung cancer treatment (PDQ) - patient version.
UpToDate. (2022). Overview of the initial treatment and prognosis of lung cancer.
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