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Non-small-cell Lung Cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer is a condition wherein malignant cells (cancer-forming cells)  develop inside the lung tissues. Smoking is the primary cause of non-small cell lung cancer. Symptoms include blood in cough and breathing difficulties. A lung biopsy is done to arrive at the diagnosis. Non-small cell lung cancer is treated by immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery.

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My dad has metastatic NSCLC lung cancer. What is the treatment?

Query: Hi doctor, My father was diagnosed with metastasis NSCLC lung cancer, which spreads to the ninth and eighth ribs of the chest (all other organs are still not affected). Two cycles of chemotherapies are completed in the last one and half months with 21 days intervals. Now the doctor suggested chemoth...  Read Full »


Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. Usually, immunotherapy plus chemotherapy is suggested for two years as per international guidelines. Its duration can be reduced if the PET scan shows a complete response (complete resolution of disease)...  Read Full »

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