Newer treatments are making it possible for some patients to live longer, healthier lives.
There are four designations for stage 3A, which include the following.
And some people experience symptoms of stage 3A lung cancer that prompt medical attention.
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Localized Treatment
Oncologists typically choose local treatments for stage 3A NSCLC.
Surgery andradiationare usually the preferred localized treatment options.
Sometimes neoadjuvant treatments and adjuvant treatments are used with localized procedures to improve the prognosis.
Even with new breakthrough treatments, the survival rate for stage 3A NSCLC continues to be low.
You may want to consider enrolling in aclinical trial.
Chemoradiation
Combining chemotherapy and radiationknown as chemoradiationis another approach to combating 3A NSCLC.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapyis another option for some people.
This treatment includes medications that boost the immune system and initiate the body to fight cancer.
Certain treatments are showing promise for improving the survival rate.
Invasive surgery, for instance, is now more successful in this regard.
That’s why it is so important to be directly involved with the decision-making during your treatment.
Coping
A lung cancer diagnosis can be frightening and feel overwhelming.
Remember that you and your health care team are in control.
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