Lung Cancer Chemotherapy – What To Expect

Lung Cancer Chemotherapy – What To Expect

Effective Lung Cancer Chemotherapy

Cancers of the lungs respond well to chemotherapy treatments in early and advanced stages. Chemo is often given for both small cell and non small-cell types to prevent a recurrence, even when surgery removes detectable cells. Patients can experience side effects from the medication in the short term, but live a better quality of life once they disappear.

Administering Drugs

A course of lung cancer chemotherapy can be administered intravenously on an outpatient basis, or orally at home. Not all drugs are available in pill form and doctors will …