How does non small cell carcinoma lung cancer get treated?

Multiple ways: Non-small cell lung cancers are of two major varieties squamous cell and adeno carcinomas, along with a number of other less common types. Depending on the stage and type of tumor, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are the usual options.

Multiple ways: Non-small cell cancers are a heterogenous group, with the two common types being squamous cell and adeno carcinomas. These are usually treated, depending on the stage and type, with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Depends on stage: Stage i and ii lung cancer is treated with surgery up front. If the lymph nodes have cancer, then the patient may need chemotherapy after (adjuvant) surgery. For stage iiia the treatment is either chemo and radiotherapy followed by surgery or chemoradiotherapy alone. Stage iiib and IV the treatment is chemotherapy +/- radiotherapy.

Multidisciplinary: Standard of care for stage i -iib nsclc is surgery. For stage iiia either chemotherapy +/- radiation followed by surgery or chemoradiation alone. Treatment is best by multidisciplinary and individualized with a targeted approach. The patient's overall health/fitness, tumor type, and molecular/genetic specifics should be considered to formulate best approach.