The stage helps the oncology team determine whether treatment should focus on removing the cancer, controlling it locally, treating disease elsewhere in the body, or combining multiple approaches.

Lung Cancer Treatment in India

There is no universal treatment for lung cancer. Oncology treatment is personalized according to the patient's diagnosis and clinical condition.

Surgery for Lung Cancer

Surgery may be considered when lung cancer is localized and can be removed safely.

Depending on the tumor, surgery may involve removing part of the lung or an entire lobe. The extent of surgery depends on factors such as tumor location, size, lymph-node involvement, lung function, and overall health.

For suitable patients with early-stage NSCLC, surgery can be an important treatment with curative intent.

In some cases, additional treatment may be recommended before or after surgery.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses medicines that destroy or slow the growth of cancer cells.

It may be used:

• Before surgery
• After surgery
• With radiation therapy
• For locally advanced disease
• For metastatic lung cancer