Treatment options for lunc cancer depends on the stage, stage 1-3 usually is radiation or combo of radiation and chemo. At Stage 4 usually drugs are the main option. In stage 1 and 2 Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy may be a better option for those who do not wish to undergo surgery. For early stage lung cancers those treated with SBRT have very positive outcomes. SLUCare radiation oncologist Dr. Jeevin Shahi discusses options at different stages for those who have been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. More information online at www.slucare.edu
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