Lung Cancer in Men
Some tumors, if they are detected early, can be removed surgically. Other lung cancer treatments include chemotherapy and radiation. The FDA has approved several new drugs that shrink tumors, called monoclonal antibodies. Research is also underway to develop gene therapies.
Thanks to improved treatment, more people survive lung cancer than before, but the odds are still not good. Your wisest move is to avoid this deadly cancer -- and the best way to do that is not to smoke.
In this article
- Why Should I Care About Lung Cancer?
- What Is Lung Cancer?
- What Can I Do to Prevent Lung Cancer?
- How Is Lung Cancer Treated?
How Is Lung Cancer Treated?
Some tumors, if they are detected early, can be removed surgically. Other lung cancer treatments include chemotherapy and radiation. The FDA has approved several new drugs that shrink tumors, called monoclonal antibodies. Research is also underway to develop gene therapies.
Thanks to improved treatment, more people survive lung cancer than before, but the odds are still not good. Your wisest move is to avoid this deadly cancer -- and the best way to do that is not to smoke.