Treating sarcoma in the lungs depends on a number of factors, including the size and location of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the patient’s overall health and preferences.
Surgery is often the first line of treatment for sarcoma in the lungs. Depending on the size of the tumor, surgeons may be able to remove all or part of it. In some cases, a minimally invasive procedure such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) may be used. This procedure involves making several small incisions and using a camera and special tools to remove the tumor.
In some cases, chemotherapy may be used to shrink the tumor before surgery or to kill any remaining cancer cells after surgery. Chemotherapy may also be used as a main treatment if surgery is not an option.
Radiation therapy may also be used to treat sarcoma in the lungs. Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams of radiation to kill cancer cells. It may be used to shrink the tumor before surgery or to kill any remaining cancer cells after surgery.
Targeted therapy is another option for treating sarcoma in the lungs. This type of treatment uses drugs to target specific molecules on the surface of cancer cells. This helps to stop the cancer cells from growing and spreading.
The treatment plan for sarcoma in the lungs will depend on the individual patient and the stage of the cancer. A team of doctors, including a surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, and others, will work together to develop a personalized treatment plan.