Treatment Options For Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Radiosurgery

Radiosurgery, an alternative to open surgery, places metal pieces around the cancerous tissue as markers for the machine used during surgery. They are usually placed up to 3 weeks before the intended treatment session. A needle may be used to avoid incisions, though small incisions may be necessary in some cases. Radiation is then aimed at the area inside these markers from several angles simultaneously. This makes the radiation therapy more powerful. In fact, because of the use of radiation in this method, many consider radiosurgery an advanced method of radiation therapy.

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