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Lung Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

20. What are the standard treatments for lung cancer? - cont'd

  • Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body. Doctors use chemotherapy to control cancer growth and relieve symptoms. Anti-cancer drugs are given by injection; through a catheter, a long thin tube temporarily placed in a large vein; or in pill form.

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