Helpful Information after a Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Hearing the diagnosis of lung cancer is overwhelming and upsetting. At Stony Brook Cancer Center, our nurse navigator and the entire healthcare team guides you through the steps of diagnosis and treatment. You and the team discuss the best plan of care for you. 

The following information can help explain what your treatment may include. This can be used as general information to help you learn more about your diagnosis, how to manage it, and how to plan your care. You are encouraged to ask your doctor and nurse questions about any part of your treatment plan. 

Three Main Treatment Options for Lung Cancer 

Additional Treatment Options

Clinical Trials

image of doctor discussing Clinical Trials

Ask your doctor
if there is a clinical trial
that is appropriate for you.
For a list of clinical
trials, click here.

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