Followup care after treatment for lung cancer is very important. Regular checkups ensure that changes in health are noticed, and if the cancer returns or a new cancer develops, it can be treated as soon as possible. Checkups may include physical exams, chest x-rays, or lab tests. Between scheduled appointments, people who have had lung cancer should report any health problems to their doctor as soon as they appear.
- Introduction
- Understanding the Cancer Process
- The Lungs
- Understanding Lung Cancer
- Lung Cancer: Who's at Risk?
- Recognizing Symptoms
- Diagnosing Lung Cancer
- Staging the Disease
- Treatment for Lung Cancer
- Treating Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer
- Treating Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Side Effects
- Providing Emotional Support
- Questions for Your Doctor
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