If you are early stage and your tumor is "targetable", SBRT may be a good option.
I chose it over surgery. Five zaps on a TrueBeam and done. No pain, no side effects, no further treatment. I was stage 2b, 2 nodules, both about 1 cm.
It works!!
I just had a wedge resection a month ago. I am glad it is over and fortunately, they caught it early. No chemo or radiation or meds are needed. Do as they ask after surgery, walk, walk walk before, and right after. I healed very quickly.
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Surgery to remove part of the lung, such as a lobectomy or wedge resection, can be a good option for treating lung cancer if the tumor is localized and hasn't spread. It offers the best chance for remission if the entire tumor can be removed. However, the decision depends on factors like your overall health, the cancer's Show Full Answer