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Treatment

The following factors determine the type of treatment

Histological types and molecular features
Tumor size and location
Involvement of pleura
Surgical margins
Status and location of lymph nodes by station
Tumor grade
Lymphovascular invasion

See the NCI and NCCS resources below for more complete information on treatment for Lung cancer. Both these websites are updated regularly with current clinical practices.

Updated: April 8, 2026

Suggested Citation

SEER Training Modules: Treatment. U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Cited 11 April 2026. Available from: https://training.seer.cancer.gov.

Treatment

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