Lung tumor therapy is a type of medical treatment that focuses on treating the tumors that can develop in the cells of the lungs. Lung cancer is the most serious type of tumor that grows in the lungs, but tumors can also form in other tissue found in the lungs, including the bronchi, trachea, and bronchioles. While lung tumor therapy is most commonly used to treat lung cancer, it can also be used to treat benign, or non-cancerous, tumors.

The primary goal of lung tumor therapy is to eliminate the tumor and reduce the risk of the tumor spreading to other parts of the body. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and, in some cases, new technologies like photodynamic therapy.

Surgery is the most common treatment option for lung tumor therapy. Depending on the size and type of tumor, the surgeon will remove part or all of the lung, lymph nodes, or other parts of the tissue around it. If the tumor has spread, the surgeon may need to remove other organs as well.

Radiation therapy is a type of treatment that uses high-energy beams to destroy cancerous cells. It can be used to treat tumors that have spread, or to shrink a tumor so that it can be removed more easily with surgery. Radiation therapy can have side effects, such as fatigue and nausea, but these usually improves as treatment progresses.

Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. It can be administered orally, intravenously or injected directly into the tumor. It can also be used in combination with other treatments such as radiation therapy. The side effects of chemotherapy can include hair loss, fatigue, immune system suppression and an increased risk of infection.

Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that boosts the body’s own immune system to help it fight cancer. It works by introducing antibodies or toxins that target cancer cells, allowing the immune system to recognize and destroy them. The side effects of immunotherapy can include fatigue, nausea, and an increased risk of infection.

Finally, photodynamic therapy is a newer type of treatment that uses specialized lasers and dyes to target cancer cells. The laser light is applied over the tumor, causing the dye to become activated and attacking the cancer cells. This method has fewer side effects than chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Lung tumor therapy can be successful when used in combination with surgery, radiation, and/or other treatments. However, it is important that patients discuss all their options with their healthcare provider before making any decisions, and to find the treatment plan that is best suited to their individual medical needs.