Treatment of Lung Cancer
Medical innovation has brought about many advancements in treating lung cancer. In fact, personalized treatments can help patients live following diagnosis14, when the 5-year survival rate for advanced lung cancer patients (Stage III and Stage IV at diagnosis) in Malaysia only ranged from 6.3% to 7.5%15.
With new and innovative treatment options, there is renewed hope in the fight against lung cancer. Speak to your doctor to understand which option is best suited for you.
With new and innovative treatment options, there is renewed hope in the fight against lung cancer. Speak to your doctor to understand which option is best suited for you.
Immunotherapy16
Immunotherapy16
Immunotherapy involves helping the immune system fight cancer. Immunotherapy works with the body’s natural immune system to enable it to identify and destroy cancer cells on its own.
Chemotherapy17
Chemotherapy17
Chemotherapy employs the use of anti-cancer drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy may also be used before a surgery to shrink the tumor, destroy remaining cancer cells after surgery or radiation, or make other therapies like radiation more effective.
Radiotherapy18
Radiotherapy18
A traditional method of treating cancer, radiotherapy is the use of high-energy radioactive waves to destroy cancer cells. Typically, radiotherapy is used to shrink tumors and help to control symptoms.
Targeted Therapy19
Targeted Therapy19
Targeted Therapy uses a class of drugs that stop the key molecules that help cancer cells grow and spread and is often used for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), either along with chemotherapy or on its own.
Surgery20
Surgery20
While surgery is a common treatment option for lung cancer, the need for surgery depends on the type of lung cancer, stage, size and location of the cancer in the lung, as well as the patient’s fitness for surgery.
Other Therapies21,22,23
Other Therapies21,22,23
Other therapies, such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), laser therapy, microwave ablation, are available for treatment of lung cancer or its symptoms and may be used in conjunction with chemotherapy and other standard therapies.
Look Beyond Lung Cancer
