Lung Cancer Treatment
Ask our expert how to imporve your chances for a cure
About Our Expert
Eliot L. Friedman, M.D.,
is chief of medical oncology/hematology at
Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Q: I was just diagnosed with lung cancer. How can I improve my chances for a cure?
A: The best hope for lung cancer cure is immediate treatment. If you have lung cancer or suspected lung cancer, there is more hope than you realize:
- Once diagnosed, most patients wait too long to begin treatment for lung cancer. A lot of time is spent scheduling extra tests and waiting to see different doctors.
- The sooner you begin treatment, the better your chances for a cure.
- The best results in lung cancer treatment are often achieved when surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are combined. You need all three, working together.
- Advances in early treatment of lung cancer can improve your chance for a cure, but you must begin treatment as soon as possible.
- You can get a diagnosis and a written treatment plan in a single visit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. You will see a complete team of lung cancer experts who will review your case individually and as a group, avoiding delay and offering prompt treatment. This team has over seventy years of experience taking care of patients with lung cancer. They use state-of-the-art medical treatments in the care of their patients.
You and your family can see
Lehigh Valley Hospital's Lung Cancer Consultation Team
for help.
Call 610-402-CARE today for more information.
Lung cancer treatment is your decision. But you
DON'T have to face it alone. We're here, as a team, to help you and your loved ones make important decisions quickly and carefully.
This page last updated 12/31/08 12:34 PM
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