Who is on my team, and how do they work together?

You do not have to navigate this journey alone. Treating Stage I lung cancer requires a dedicated team of specialists combining their unique expertise to care for you. This page introduces you to the different medical professionals who will manage your care and explains how they collaborate behind the scenes to build a personalized, comprehensive treatment strategy tailored specifically to your body and lifestyle.

Who are the specialists managing my care?

Your cancer care involves more than just one doctor. In these videos, we hear from some of the core members of your multidisciplinary team. Learn who should be at the table before your treatment even begins and how their combined insights ensure you receive the highest standard of care.

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Who should be part of the care team before beginning treatment of early NSCLC?
What is the role of a pulmonologist within a multidisciplinary team?
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How is my treatment plan created?

A great treatment plan considers both the cancer and the person fighting it. In videos, we pull back the curtain on how specialists work together to evaluate your surgical readiness, explore excellent alternatives like radiation or pulmonary rehab if surgery isn't the right fit, and ensure a unified approach to your recovery.

How do surgeons determine if a patient is a candidate for surgery?
What does it mean if an early-stage NSCLC patient is not a good surgical candidate, and what are their options?
How can inoperable patients improve their lung function? Is pulmonary rehab widely available, and should patients ask for it?
Do all patients have a multidisciplinary team? How does a full team of cancer specialists work together to plan treatment?
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