What are a lung cancer patient's treatment options?

A century ago, people diagnosed with lung cancer had few options.
Surgery meant cutting open the patient's chest and removing an
entire lung. While sometimes that type of procedure is still
necessary today, surgeons are much more likely to operate through
tiny incisions to remove just a lobe or a segment from the lung.
Thoracic Oncology Program Medical Director A century ago, people
diagnosed with lung cancer had few options. Surgery meant cutting
open the patient's chest and removing an entire lung. While
sometimes that type of procedure is still necessary today, surgeons
are much more likely to operate through tiny incisions to remove
just a lobe or a segment from the lung. Thoracic Oncology Program
Medical Director Jason Wallen, MD Jason Wallen, MD, left, discusses
treatment options for patients with the most prevalent type of lung
cancer. He explains the importance of a multidisciplinary team
approach and the factors that influence the treatment decision: the
cancer's size and location, as well as the patient's condition and
desires., left, discusses treatment options for patients with the
most prevalent type of lung cancer. He explains the importance of a
multidisciplinary team approach and the factors that influence the
treatment decision: the cancer's size and location, as well as the
patient's condition and desires.