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Start with the links to basic information on lung cancer treatment and care. Then move on to the more detailed information. Take your time -- there's a lot to learn.

Treatment

Surgery is the preferred treatment for many people with lung cancer. Learn about the different types of surgery.

A variety of chemotherapy medications are used to treat lung cancer. Learn about them here.

Radiation therapy is commonly used to treat lung cancer. Learn when it’s used and what the side effects are.

Several different types of medications are used to treat cancer pain. See which medication might be right for your pain.

Learn all about treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer -- from surgery and chemotherapy to photodynamic therapy.

Treatment varies for the different stages of non-small-cell lung cancer. Learn more here.

Learn all about treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Limited and extensive stages of small-cell lung cancer are treated differently. Learn what to expect.

What is palliative care? What’s the goal? Find out here.

Care

Eating right and getting adequate nutrition is more important than ever when you’re being treated for cancer. Find out more.

You can fight chemotherapy fatigue and nausea. Find out how.

Learn more about side effects of Chemotherapy and how to cope with them here.

Here are tips for hair and scalp care -- and help if you’d like to look into finding a wig.

Learn about things you can do to treat -- and prevent -- fatigue when you’re fighting lung cancer.

If you’re suffering from nausea and vomiting, you need to watch for the symptoms of dehydration and know when to act.

Lung cancer treatment may cause diarrhea. Find out what you can do -- and what you shouldn’t do.

If your lung cancer treatment is causing constipation, you need to know what to watch for and what steps to take for relief.

There’s lots you can do if you’re having trouble sleeping. Get started here with these 15 tips.

Dealing with lung cancer can be quite stressful. Learn healthy ways to deal with stress.

Learn about how to best relieve your cancer pain.

Find out how to get active in your follow-up care after lung cancer treatment.

Clinical Trials

Learn about lung cancer clinical trials. Then, check out sites chosen by WebMD doctors that offer information and services to help you determine if a clinical trial may be right for you.

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