Lung Cancer
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The treatment for lung
cancer
includes:
Chemotherapy for lung
cancer
:
The administration of medicines that kill
cancer
cells.
Radiation therapy for lung
cancer
Surgery for lung
cancer
This may involve removing a portion of the lung or the entire lung.
Photodynamic therapy for lung
cancer
Lung
cancer
clinical trials
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Adenocarcinoma of the bronchus
Large cell carcinoma of the lung
Mesothelioma
Small cell carcinoma of the lung
Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
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