While some tumors can be removed surgically, others are treated by alternative methods. One such method is ablation. Microwave ablation is the most recent development in the field of tumor ablation. This…
Tag: Treatment Options For Lung Cancer
Radiofrequency Ablation for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Today, we are talking about one of the useful methods for lung cancer treatment called radiofrequency ablation. Radiotherapy ablation, also referred as RFA, utilizes heat made by radio waves for the treatment…
Thermal Ablation for Treatment of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and is one of leading causes for death in both men and women. The field of interventional therapies is growing and these…
NICE Approves New Lung Cancer Treatment
Continuous researches and studies are being conducted to extend life of lung cancer patients by innovating new methods and techniques. A new research has been conducted by NICE. The National Institute for…
Chemoradiotherapy Treatment for Lung Cancer
Chemoradiotherapy and Lung Cancer Chemoradiotherapy, as the name implies, is the combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer. Chemotherapy utilizes the use of anti cancer drugs to destroy…
Lobectomy: Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
What is Lobectomy? Lungs have sections called lobes, with right lung having 3 lobes and left has 2 lobes. Lobectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one of the lobes of the…
How Turmeric Prevents Lung Cancer?
Turmeric is an orange colored Indian spice and contributes mildly bitter taste to the cuisines. Its active ingredient is an extracted compound called curcumin. It has been used for thousands of years…
New Mode of Proton Therapy for Treatment of Lung Cancer
Researchers across the world are continuously being working towards finding effective ways of lung cancer treatment. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths among both men and women. According…
Radiotherapy Side Effects for Lung Cancer Patients
Radiotherapy is often used in lung cancer treatment. Just like other treatments, it can cause side effects. The side effects vary from person to person depending upon a number of health conditions….
Types of Treatment for Lung Cancer
The treatment for lung cancer usually involves chemotherapy or radiation therapy, surgical removal of the cancer as well as a combination of these treatments. Ayurveda is also playing a pivotal role in…
Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer
Radiotherapy for lung cancer uses x-rays to kill cancer cells. It is one of the common treatments used in lung cancer. It may also be given as a part of combined treatment…
Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer
What is Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer? Chemotherapy is a commonly used term in various types of cancer treatments. For lung cancer, chemotherapy has a wide role to play. It uses the anti-cancer…