Lung Cancer
Receive outstanding lung cancer treatments from cancer specialists at Billings Clinic. You’ll get the best possible care with our team approach to fighting cancer. This means all your doctors will work together to plan and manage your treatment.
Lung Cancer Symptoms
Lung cancer often doesn't show symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. Then, you might have breathing problems and other general symptoms as the cancer spreads to different parts of your body. See a doctor if you have symptoms that worry you, such as:
- Chest pain
- Coughing that doesn’t go away
- Coughing up blood
- Feeling tired or weak
- Hoarseness
- Loss of appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in the face or neck
- Wheezing
Get Advanced Cancer Care
Whether your doctor suspects lung cancer or you have already been diagnosed, choose Billings Clinic for your care. You’ll get advanced diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, timely follow-up, and access to the latest research. These benefits ensure you get comprehensive, compassionate care throughout your journey.
What to Expect
Rely on your cancer care team at Billings Clinic to provide seamless, complete care as you start your journey through treatment.
- Your patient care navigator will reach out to schedule your diagnostic tests (if needed) and first appointment with a cancer doctor. Your navigator will accompany you to your appointment.
- After your appointment, your doctor creates a preliminary plan to share and review with other Billings Clinic cancer specialists.
- You and your lead doctor will discuss the team’s recommendations and ensure you understand everything.
- Your patient care navigator coordinates your treatment appointments and helps make sure you feel supported and cared for throughout your treatments.
Your Lung Cancer Team
Your care team includes skilled surgeons, pulmonologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. Lung cancer specialists review your treatment progress every two weeks to ensure you get the best treatment.
Lung specialists at Billings Clinic are also available for consultations and second opinions on cancer diagnoses and treatment options.
Working Together Against Lung Cancer
You’ll get coordinated care from a team of specialists designed to provide the best treatment outcome. That means:
All your doctors and healthcare professionals work together to plan and manage your treatment. Everyone is on the same page, making sure you get the best care without any confusion.
You’ll have access to different types of specialists, like surgeons, lung doctors, cancer doctors, and radiation experts. They all bring their expertise to your treatment plan, so you get the most effective care possible.
You’ll receive clear, understandable diagnosis, treatment, and possible outcomes information.
Complete Lung Cancer Treatments
Your treatment options will depend on the type of lung cancer you have, small cell or non-small cell, the stage, and whether it has spread to other body parts. You may have a combination of treatments, including:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy interrupts or blocks the growth of cancer cells
- Immunotherapy boosts your body's natural defenses to fight cancer
Clinical Trials
Access Billings Clinic’s lung clinical trials that test new medical treatments and approaches for early- and late-stage lung cancer.