Lung Cancer—Patient Version
Lung cancer includes two main types: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Smoking causes most lung cancers, but nonsmokers can also develop lung cancer. Explore the links on this page to learn more about lung cancer treatment, prevention, screening, statistics, research, clinical trials, and more.
Lung Cancer Treatment
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Learn about treatment options for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
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Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Learn more about treatments for newly diagnosed and recurrent small cell lung cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
Learn about the symptoms of pleuropulmonary blastoma and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Childhood Tracheobronchial Tumors
Learn about the symptoms of tracheobronchial tumors and how they are diagnosed and treated.
Additional Lung Cancer Treatment Resources
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Drugs Approved for Lung Cancer
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for colon and rectal cancers. The list includes generic names and brand names.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Find a list of non-small cell lung cancer treatment clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Find a list of small cell lung cancer treatment clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
Prevention of Lung Cancer
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Lung Cancer Prevention
Learn more about preventing lung cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Clinical Trials to Prevent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Find a list of non-small cell lung cancer prevention clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Clinical Trials to Prevent Small Cell Lung Cancer
Find a list of small cell lung cancer prevention clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Cancer-Causing Substances in the Environment
Learn about some of the most likely carcinogens to affect human health.
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Tobacco: Time to Stop
Find resources on the cancer risks associated with tobacco use and how to get help quitting.
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Smokefree.gov
Find information, resources, and support to help you get ready to quit tobacco and successfully stop smoking.
Screening for Lung Cancer
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Lung Cancer Screening
Learn more about tests to detect lung cancer and their potential benefits and harms in this expert-reviewed summary.
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National Lung Screening Trial Patient and Physician Guide
A guide for patients and physicians to help them assess the benefits and harms of low-dose helical CT scans for lung cancer
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Screening Clinical Trials for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Find a list of non-small cell lung cancer screening clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
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Screening Clinical Trials for Small Cell Lung Cancer
Find a list of small cell lung cancer screening clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
