Lung cancer treatment is changing. Researchers have found lung cancer challenging to cure; however, thanks to medical improvements, we now see success stories more frequently. I have witnessed firsthand how effectively cancer research has advanced over the years. Consequently, it has allowed progress and innovations in lung cancer treatment, and more importantly, it has transformed patient lives.
As an oncologist, I find nothing more rewarding than giving good news to a patient. Indeed, telling them their cancer is cured, or under control, is one of the greatest privileges I have. Furthermore, modern lung cancer treatments such as stereotactic radiotherapy, neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy, and targeted therapies significantly transform patient outcomes.
What does successful treatment for lung cancer look like? As you can probably imagine, success differs for everybody. While one patient’s idea of success is cure, conversely, another person’s success is treatment that makes them feel more comfortable and stops their cancer from growing. Similarly, one person’s treatment plan isn’t suitable for the next – therefore, your treatment plan needs to be tailor-made for your personal situation.
I’m really proud of the success stories I see in my clinic. In this section, I share the stories of three of my patients and describe what success meant to them. Specifically, I tell you about the benefits of giving chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy before surgery, the use of stereotactic radiotherapy to cure lung cancer in a patient who was too unwell for an operation, and additionally, how high-precision radiotherapy eradicated lung cancer that had spread to the brain with next to no side effects. In conclusion, to achieve the best outcomes for you, I have immediate access to all available treatments to offer a personalised treatment plan that will enhance your chance for success.
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For more information on chemoimmunotherapy for lung cancer, visit here: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta876/resources/nivolumab-with-chemotherapy-for-neoadjuvant-treatment-of-resectable-nonsmallcell-lung-cancer-pdf-82613676511429
Learn more about stereotactic radiotherapy for lung cancer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDE7pFX1stA&t=1s and here.