About Lung Cancer: Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer

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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer  When it comes to cancer treatments, it seems we spend more time discussing chemotherapy and surgery than we do talking about radiation therapy.  Yet, at least 50% of people with lung cancer will receive radiation therapy at some point in their treatment.  Knowing possible side effects and complications, as well as things you can do to prevent side effects, can go a long way in reducing symptoms.  Best wishes, Dr. Lynne Radiation Therapy for Lung Cancer  How is radiation therapy given for lung cancer, when is it given, and what are some types of radiation treatment used for lung cancer?  Read more Search Related Topics:  lung cancer treatments  radiation therapy  lung cancer symptoms Common Side Effects of Radiation Therapy  What are some common side effects you might expect during radiation therapy?  Read more Search Related Topics:  radiation side effects  skin irritation  cough Radiation Pneumonitis  Radiation pneumonitis affects 5 to 15% of people who have radiation therapy for lung cancer, and usually occurs 1 to 6 months after treatment is finished.  What should you know about this side effect?  Read more Search Related Topics:  radiation pneumonitis  radiation therapy side effects  radiation therapy Tips for Managing Side Effects of Radiation Therapy  What can you do yourself to minimize side effects during radiation treatment?  Read more Search Related Topics:  radiation therapy  skin problems  swallowing problems Related Searches Lung Cancer About Cancer Cancer Treatment Cancer of the Mouth Lymphoma Cancer Featured Articles Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer Surgery for Lung Cancer What Alternative Lung Cancer Treatments Work? Inoperable Lung Cancer - What Does Inoperable Mean? Acupuncture for Lung Cancer Symptoms How to Find Lung Cancer Support Groups   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Lung Cancer? Symptoms of Lung Cancer Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Treatment of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement