Explore the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments for lung cancer in this informative UCLA MDChat featuring cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jay Lee and hematologist/oncologist Dr. Jonathan Goldman. Gain insights into lung cancer staging and its crucial role in treatment planning. Delve into topics such as lung cancer incidence, histology, risk factors, and diagnostic work-up. Learn about TNM staging, surgical options, and outcomes. Discover advanced treatments like radiofrequency ablation and targeted therapies for specific mutations. Understand the molecular basis of resistance and the potential of immunotherapy, including immune checkpoint inhibition and PD1 inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Treatment for Lung Cancer - Jay Lee, MD and Jonathan Goldman, MD - UCLAMDChat