Using the information gained by tests to determine diagnosis and staging, the medical team determines the best treatment. The cancer specialists on the team pool their resources to arrive at the best combination of methods to treat a patient. For some patients, this may be the treatment by a single doctor, like a surgeon to remove an early stage tumor. However, for many patients several cancer specialists will become involved. Follow the links below for more info on the types of cancer treatment.

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• Clinical Trials

While there are multiple exceptions, here is a basic diagram to describe the treatment for many lung cancer patients. Although a cure can be achieved at any stage, the chance is much lower at stage 3 and 4. In these cases, the goal of treatment is to prolong the patient’s life while maintaining the quality of life.