What is the treatment for 'non small cell lung cancer' or 'NSCLC'?

What is the treatment for 'non small cell lung cancer' or 'NSCLC'?

Jay M. Lee (Surgical Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, UCLA) gives expert video advice on: Can I be cured of lung cancer?; What are the treatment options for lung cancer?; How will my doctor decide which treatment is best for my lung cancer? and more...

Non small cell lung cancer is treated differently from small cell lung cancer. Surgery has a significant role in terms of the treatment. Particularly in the earlier stages, Stages I, II and IIIA, surgery is heavily involved and considered as your predominant treatment. Chemotherapy comes into play in Stage II patients, and patients with State IIIA and IV lung cancer patients. There is a role for radiation in some patients, however, most patients do not undergo radiation therapy.