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Treatment for lung cancer

Chemoradiotherapy for lung cancer

Chemoradiotherapy means having chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment together. You might have it as part of your treatment for small cell and non small cell lung cancer.

Having chemoradiotherapy for lung cancer

Chemoradiotherapy means having chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment together. You might have this as part of the treatment for small cell or non small cell lung cancer.

Side effects of lung chemoradiotherapy for lung cancer

Chemoradiotherapy for lung cancer can cause side effects. Most side effects gradually go away in the weeks or months after treatment.

Last reviewed: 29 Jan 2026

Next review due: 29 Jan 2029

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