Surviving with lung cancer

Lung cancer is still considered one of the most serious diagnoses in modern medicine. However, the progress made in recent years is opening up new perspectives: from innovative diagnostic methods and targeted therapies to groundbreaking developments in precision medicine and gene therapy. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the current and future possibilities for not only treating lung cancer but also making it survivable in the long term. In addition to proven therapeutic approaches, the latest methods such as immunotherapy, personalised medicine, new surgical techniques and promising drugs are presented. The focus is not only on the disease itself, but also on how to deal with metastases, the special challenges of certain patient groups and the influence of individual genetic factors on the chances of recovery. This book presents the latest research in a clear and well-researched way, showing patients, their families and healthcare professionals that lung cancer no longer has to be a death sentence. New research and advanced treatment strategies are opening up possibilities that were unthinkable just a few years ago. This book is a guide for anyone who wants to learn about current developments and possible ways of ensuring successful treatment - with the aim of improving survival and quality of life.