lung cancer treatment

Lung cancer treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of therapies. One of the most important factors to consider when planning your treatment is the stage of the cancer. An isolated tumor in the lung may be treated with surgery while cancer that has spread to other parts of the body may be treated with chemotherapy.

Another important factor to consider is your performance status. Performance status is a medical term that a doctor uses to describe how you perform your daily tasks. The more active and independent you are, the better your performance status is, and the more likely you are to tolerate certain treatments.