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Different Types Of Lung Cancer
Cancer - lung
Treatment
Treatment depends on the specific type of lung cancer. Each type is treated differently. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery may be needed.
See the individual articles on the different types of lung cancer:
Non-small cell lung cancer Small cell lung cancer
Expectations (prognosis)
How well a patient does depends on the following:
- Type of lung cancer
- Whether or not the cancer has spread
- Your age
- Your overall health
- How well you respond to treatment
The earlier the...
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