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Treatment options for a collapsed lung due to NSCLC typically depend on the stage of cancer and your overall health. The main treatment approaches include:

• Surgery (if appropriate for your stage):
- Segmentectomy (removal of small lung section)
- Lobectomy (removal of lung lobe)
- Pneumonectomy (removal of entire lung)

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Treatment options for a collapsed lung due to NSCLC typically depend on the stage of cancer and your overall health. The main treatment approaches include:

• Surgery (if appropriate for your stage):
- Segmentectomy (removal of small lung section)
- Lobectomy (removal of lung lobe)
- Pneumonectomy (removal of entire lung)

• Non-surgical treatments:
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy For advanced cases where surgery isn't possible, doctors typically use a combination approach:

• Bronchoscopic treatments - using a thin tube inserted into the airways to diagnose and treat the affected area
• Systemic therapies that travel through the bloodstream
• Radiation therapy with special equipment to account for breathing movements
• Palliative care to improve quality of life

Your treatment plan will be developed by a comprehensive team of specialists including thoracic surgeons, oncologists, and pulmonologists who will consider your specific situation and needs.

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