The goal for Stage IV lung cancer is typically to control the cancer and maximize your well-being, and you have access to a robust array of powerful therapies. This page details your treatment choices, ranging from body-wide systemic treatments driven by your biomarker results to localized surgery, targeted radiation for symptom relief, and cutting-edge clinical trials.
The standard of care for Stage IV lung cancer prioritizes systemic therapies that circulate throughout the body to treat cancer cells wherever they may be. This section introduces the core treatment combinations that form the foundation of advanced non-small cell lung cancer care today.
Click here for more information about standard treatment.While surgery is primarily an option for early-stage disease, there are unique, specific instances where surgical intervention can still play a helpful role in advanced care. The experts in these videos discuss the different categories of thoracic surgeries and when and why surgery might be considered during a Stage IV treatment.
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In Stage IV care, radiation therapy is an effective tool used to target localized tumors. The healthcare providers in these videos explain how modern radiation works and how your healthy organs are closely protected during the process.
For Stage IV lung cancer, clinical trials frequently offer access to the newest, most innovative therapies before they are widely available to the public. This video demystifies how clinical trials are structured and explains how participating in a study can provide avenues for advanced, precision treatment.
