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","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content_area","heading":"","content":"<p>The treatment recommended for you will depend on your lung cancer type, the stage of the cancer, \u00a0your general health and breathing capacity. It can be difficult deciding on the type of treatment to have. You may feel pressured to decide quickly or feel anxious to get started. It is important to take the time to understand the options and make a decision that you feel comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>When making a treatment decision important points to consider are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know your options<\/li>\n<li>Record the details<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions<\/li>\n<li>Consider a second opinion<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s your decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Lung cancer treatments aim to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Shrink the tumour size<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Relieve symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Improve the ability to live comfortably from day to day<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Prolong life<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lung cancer treatments fall into three categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local therapy: Surgery and radiation therapy are local therapies. They remove or destroy tumours in the lungs. 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These therapies are given as oral tablets by mouth or by infusions directly into the bloodstream via veins.<\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy: is a treatment that stimulates or suppresses the immune system to help the body fight cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"column_content","columns":[{"column_type":"image","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"transparent","column_image":{"ID":2599,"id":2599,"title":"shutterstock_775411696 800px","filename":"shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","filesize":227112,"url":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","link":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/health-professionals\/networks\/multidisciplinary-teams\/shutterstock_775411696-800px\/","alt":"","author":"3","description":"","caption":"","name":"shutterstock_775411696-800px","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":1067,"date":"2018-09-24 04:32:06","modified":"2018-09-24 04:32:06","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":800,"height":534,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px-300x200.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":200,"medium_large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px-768x513.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":513,"large":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","large-width":800,"large-height":534,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","1536x1536-width":800,"1536x1536-height":534,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","2048x2048-width":800,"2048x2048-height":534,"xxlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","xxlarge-width":800,"xxlarge-height":534,"xlarge":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","xlarge-width":800,"xlarge-height":534,"header-navigation":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px-480x534.jpg","header-navigation-width":480,"header-navigation-height":534,"link-category":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px-380x256.jpg","link-category-width":380,"link-category-height":256,"card":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px-450x450.jpg","card-width":450,"card-height":450,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":200,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":267,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/shutterstock_775411696-800px.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":401}},"youtube_video_url":""},{"column_type":"text","heading_text":"","paragraph_text":"<p>Depending on your needs and wishes, at different times throughout your lung cancer experience you will be cared for by a range of health professionals, each of whom specialises in a different aspect of your treatment and care. You may have different types of doctors, for example, a medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist, and a specialist lung cancer nurse, a physiotherapist, a social worker and a palliative care specialist, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>In some hospital settings, these health professionals work together in a formal arrangement called a multidisciplinary team, or MDT. The multidisciplinary approach to cancer care is considered best-practice in treatment planning and care provision. The benefits of this approach for patients include increased survival, shorter time frames from diagnosis to treatment, and improved access to information and psychosocial support.<\/p>\n<p>Ask your doctor about the arrangements of your treatment and care. If the hospital where you are attending does not have an MDT to manage your treatment and care, ask your doctor about how you can be linked with other health professionals that can assist with your supportive care needs, for example, a specialist lung cancer nurse or physiotherapist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternatively, a list of the locations and details of lung cancer MDTs in Australia can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/living-with-a-lung-disease\/multidisciplinary-teams-mdts\/\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","button_display_setting":false,"button":{"":null,"button_type":"Link Button","link":null,"email":"","file":false,"modal_trigger":"","button_text":""},"background_colour":"#f9f9f9","column_image":false,"youtube_video_url":""}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content_area","heading":"","content":"<h3>Treatment options for lung cancer<\/h3>\n<p>There are different treatment options available \u00a0for lung cancer patients. Treatment decisions about which option\/s are suitable for you are dependent on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type and stage of lung cancer<\/li>\n<li>If certain biomarkers are present<\/li>\n<li>How well your lungs are working<\/li>\n<li>Other health problems which may increase the toxicity of therapy<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to perform activities of daily living without assistance, like eating, bathing and dressing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","link":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","heading":"","display_settings":"none","accordion":[{"letter":"","title":"Surgery","text":"<p>Surgery for lung cancer can be offered to people with Stage 1 or Stage 2 lung cancer. The type of surgery offered depends on the location of the cancer, its size, and your general well being and fitness including your lung function.<\/p>\n<p>The main types of surgery are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WEDGE RESECTION:<\/strong> Part of the lobe of a lung is removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LOBECTOMY<\/strong>: An entire lobe of a lung is removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PNEUMONECTOMY<\/strong>: An entire lung is removed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All surgeries should include testing of the nearby lymph nodes that are associated with the affected part of the lung. This is important to check if cancer has spread to lymph nodes. If cancer is detected in the lymph nodes you may require further treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Radiation therapy","text":"<h2>Radiation therapy<\/h2>\n<p>Radiation therapy is the use of targeted radiation to kill or damage cancer cells so they cannot grow, multiply or spread. Radiation therapy may be offered on its own or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy. Radiation therapy can be delivered over a period of a few weeks for curative treatments or for one to five days for palliative treatments. Radiation therapy is usually only given Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The two most common forms of radiotherapy are described below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EXTERNAL BEAM RADIATION THERAPY (EBRT) <\/strong>\u2013 the radiation is delivered from x-ray beams that come from a machine outside the body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>STEREOTACTIC BODY RADIATION THERAPY (SBRT) \/ STEREOTACTIC ABLATIVE RADIATION THERAPY <\/strong>&#8211; <u>(SABR)<\/u> &#8211; the delivery of higher doses of radiation to the cancer using a small number of treatments, usually four treatments over a couple of weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Radiation therapy may be prescribed to you as a stand-alone treatment or in combination with chemotherapy. There are a variety of protocols for delivering radiotherapy for lung cancer and you will be offered what is appropriate for the individual circumstances of your lung cancer after consultation with a Radiation Oncologist.<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Chemotherapy","text":"<p>Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It is usually given intravenously (directly into a vein) or sometimes given as pills or tablets. Chemotherapy can be a single drug or a combination of two or more different drugs. The drug combination, number of doses, and how often you receive chemotherapy is decided by a Medical Oncologist and is dependent on the individual circumstances of your lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Chemotherapy can used at different points of the treatment journey.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY<\/strong> \u2013 given before surgery to try to shrink the cancer and make surgery possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CHEMORADIATION <\/strong>\u2013 before or during radiation therapy to increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY<\/strong> \u2013 given after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PALLIATIVE CHEMOTHERAPY<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for advanced lung cancer to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find out more about Chemotherapy listen to our Podcast &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/living-with-lung-cancer-immunotherapy-chemotherapy\/\">Living with Lung Cancer: Immunotherapy &amp; Chemotherapy.<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Targeted therapy","text":"<p>Targeted therapies are aimed at a \u00a0specific mutation within cancer cells \u00a0Molecular testing results of your lung cancer will identify if you are a candidate for targeted therapy. Targeted therapies will only be offered as treatment if your cancer contains the target that a drug takes action against. The most common \u201ctargets\u201d in NSCLC are gene changes in EGFR, ALK and ROS1. Targeted therapies are not currently available for SCLC. Targeted therapies are currently only prescribed for advanced or recurrent lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Targeted Therapy have a look at our resources below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Webinar &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/targeted-therapy-for-lung-cancer-treatment\/\">Targeted therapy for lung cancer treatment\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fact sheet &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/genetic-testing-and-targeted-therapy\/\"> Genetic testing and targeted therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Immunotherapy","text":"<p>Immunotherapy is treatment that works by allowing the immune system to destroy cancer cells. Immunotherapy drugs are often called \u201ccheckpoint inhibitors\u201d and are approved for use in NSCLC. They work by blocking proteins called PD-1 or PD-L1 that are produced by some cancers. Your lung cancer should be tested for the presence of PD-1 or PD- L1 to find out if immunotherapy is a treatment option for you.<\/p>\n<p>Immunotherapy is given intravenously (into a vein) and can be prescribed as a stand-alone treatment, in combination with chemotherapy, or after chemotherapy. The appropriate protocol for your lung cancer will be determined by a Medical Oncologist.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Immunotherapy by looking at our resources listed below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fact Sheet<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/what-is-immunotherapy\/\">What is Immunotherapy?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fact Sheet<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/immunotherapy-and-side-effects\/\">Immunotherapy and side effects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Webinar<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/webinar-immunotherapy-treatment-and-side-effects\/\">Immunotherapy treatment and side effects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Podcast &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/living-with-lung-cancer-immunotherapy-chemotherapy\/\">Living with Lung Cancer: Immunotherapy &amp; Chemotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Podcast &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/resources\/living-with-lung-cancer-immunotherapy-side-effects\/\">Living with Lung Cancer: Immunotherapy Side Effects<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Clinical trials ","text":"<p>Clinical trials are research studies to evaluate new cancer treatments. There are many different circumstances where you may consider a clinical trial. Participating in a clinical trial may be an option you choose even if you have the option of other active treatments. Alternatively, you may have already tried the standard treatment or there may be no further options for active treatment available.<\/p>\n<p>Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat a disease. Treatments might be drugs already approved for use but in different combinations, or new surgical procedures or devices. These trials can also look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life. Talk to your healthcare team about whether a clinical trial is right for you.<\/p>\n"},{"letter":"","title":"Palliative care","text":"<p>Palliative treatment aims to manage symptoms without trying to cure the disease. It can be helpful at any stage of advanced lung cancer to improve quality of life and does not mean giving up hope. Palliative care aims to help you live as long as possible in the most satisfying way you can.<\/p>\n<p>Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy may be used palliatively the slow the spread of cancer and\/or control symptoms. The Palliative care team is a team of health professionals who aim to meet your physical, practical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. The palliative care team support patients, families and carers.<\/p>\n"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_static","heading":"Relevant Resources ","view_more_link":"","posts":[{"ID":83255,"post_author":"278","post_date":"2021-08-09 16:13:51","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-09 06:13:51","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia for episode one of our Living with Lung Cancer podcast series. In our first episode we are joined by Dr. Timothy Clay (Medical Oncologist) and Valerie (Patient) to discuss Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy in lung cancer. In this episode you will hear from a health professional perspective as well as the patient perspective to give you a comprehensive understanding on the impact and experience of this treatment. <br><br>If you would like information, support or to speak to our Lung Cancer Support Nurse you can contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800654301\">1800 654 301<\/a> or fill out our form <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Living with Lung Cancer: Immunotherapy &amp; Chemotherapy","post_excerpt":"Join Lung Foundation Australia, Dr. Timothy Clay (Medical Oncologist) and Valerie (Lung Cancer) to learn more about Immunotherapy and Chemotherapy in Lung Cancer. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"living-with-lung-cancer-immunotherapy-chemotherapy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-08-09 16:13:53","post_modified_gmt":"2021-08-09 06:13:53","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=83255","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":83232,"post_author":"278","post_date":"2021-08-06 13:38:01","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-06 03:38:01","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join Lung Foundation Australia and Dr. Malinda Itchins (Thoracic Medical Oncologist) to learn more about targeted therapy and the role it has in lung cancer treatment. <br>In this webinar the following topics will be discussed:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>What are targeted therapies?<\/li><li>How targeted therapies differ from other treatments <\/li><li>Side effects of targeted therapies <\/li><li>Standard and emerging targeted therapies.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you would like information, support or to speak to our Lung Cancer Support Nurse you can contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800654301\">1800 654 301<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Targeted therapy for lung cancer treatment","post_excerpt":"Join Dr. Malinda Itchins (Thoracic Medical Oncologist) to learn more about targeted therapy and its role in lung cancer treatment. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"targeted-therapy-for-lung-cancer-treatment","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-08-06 13:38:28","post_modified_gmt":"2021-08-06 03:38:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=83232","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":20528,"post_author":"278","post_date":"2021-07-12 08:59:38","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-11 22:59:38","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This fact sheet introduces immunotherapy for Lung Cancer treatment and addresses the following questions: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>What is immunotherapy? <\/li><li>What are checkpoint inhibitors? <\/li><li>How is immunotherapy given? <\/li><li>How will I know if immunotherapy is working? <\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further information or to engage with our Lung Cancer Support Nurse telephone service you can contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/support\/\">Information and Support Centre<\/a> on <a href=\"tel:1800654301\">1800 654 301<\/a> (option 3) or fill out our form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/4810353\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"What is Immunotherapy?","post_excerpt":"This fact sheet provides an overview of immunotherapy treatment in lung cancer. ","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"what-is-immunotherapy","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-07-12 09:09:17","post_modified_gmt":"2021-07-11 23:09:17","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=20528","menu_order":0,"post_type":"resource","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"helpful_links","heading":"Helpful Links ","image_display_setting":false,"links_list":[{"image":false,"title":"PBAC Medicines Status Website","description":"<p>You can search or browse the Medicines Status Website for details about medicines that have been or will be considered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).<\/p>\n","link_url":"http:\/\/www.pbs.gov.au\/medicinestatus\/home.html"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_posts_dynamic","heading":"","view_more_link":null,"post_type":"news","news_category":false,"event_category":false,"events":null,"news":[{"ID":1828,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-29 09:01:56","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-28 23:01:56","post_content":"Lung Foundation Australia is pleased by the announcement that Atezolizumab will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)\u00a0for the\u00a0treatment of locally advanced or metastatic\u00a0non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with progression on or after prior platinum-based chemotherapy.\r\n\r\nIn a submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), Lung Foundation Australia supported reimbursement of Atezolizumab to ensure that the value of innovative medicines was properly recognised and understood by the government.\r\n\r\nCEO Heather Allan said Lung Foundation Australia will continue to advocate for affordable access to new and proven medications for people living with a lung disease.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe are pleased to see the government recognising the need to subsidise new targeted medicines and immunotherapies for lung cancer,\u201d Mrs Allan said.\r\n\r\nThe reimbursement of Atezolizumab will provide NSCLC patients with an additional treatment option.\r\n\r\nAtezolizumab is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with progression on or after prior chemotherapy. In patients with tumour EGFR or ALK genomic aberrations, Atezolizumab should be used after progression on or after targeted therapy.\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.gov.au\/pbs\/home\">http:\/\/www.pbs.gov.au\/pbs\/home<\/a>","post_title":"New drug listing treats non-small cell lung cancer","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"new-drug-listing-treats-non-small-cell-lung-cancer","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-11-16 15:48:02","post_modified_gmt":"2018-11-16 05:48:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1828","menu_order":0,"post_type":"article","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1955,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2022-03-29 11:00:00","post_date_gmt":"2022-03-29 01:00:00","post_content":"<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Including exercise in lung cancer treatment has a range of benefits. A diagnosis of lung cancer brings challenges, emotions, time away from work and family, a new routine and possible side effects from your medication. Exercise may be the last component of treatment that you are likely to consider. Let\u2019s talk about why it is important, how it can help and what it means in the long-term.<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Exercise in lung cancer treatment is important for both your physical and mental health. It should be considered when discussing your treatment plan with your General Practitioner (GP) or specialist. Exercise professionals, such as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist or physiotherapist, have the training and expertise to support you with an individually tailored exercise programs at any stage of your lung cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":86225,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/blog\/the-importance-of-exercise-in-lung-cancer-treatment\/attachment\/a-woman-and-grandfather-are-walking-jogging-on-the-street-at-the-park-grandfather-talk-about-the-story-of-past-life-experiences-healthy-and-lifestyle-concept\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/iStock-1289036691-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-86225 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the right guidance and supervision from an exercise professional, incorporating exercise can help you improve your overall health and wellbeing. Talk to your GP about referral to <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/lung-disease-and-exercise\/pulmonary-rehabilitation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pulmonary rehabilitation<\/a> and Lung Foundation Australia\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/support-services\/lung-disease-and-exercise\/lungs-in-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Lungs in Action<\/a> program to ensure you have expert support along the way.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>How does exercise in lung cancer treatment impact your symptoms?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/conditions\/lung-cancer\/symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Symptoms<\/a> commonly experienced by people with lung cancer include <a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/patients-carers\/after-your-diagnosis-title\/breathlessness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shortness of breath<\/a>, fatigue and lethargy. Incorporating exercise in lung cancer treatment has lots of benefits for managing these symptoms. A structured exercise program will help to improve and reduce symptoms by strengthening your muscles, joints and bones, as well as assist in building endurance through specific breathing exercises. Surgery and other treatments can often have side effects that may impact your health and overall quality of life. This is where exercise is integral to managing side effects and help recovery in the treatment phase. Exercise can help improve your overall lung function and conditioning as well as increase efficiency of breathing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What should be included in an exercise program for lung cancer?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An exercise program for those with lung cancer should include aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility type exercises. Some of the benefits may include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Reduced shortness of breath<\/li><li>Reduced fatigue and improved sleep quality and quantity<\/li><li>Improved mood and reduced levels of anxiety<\/li><li>Opportunity for social interaction with others in a similar situation.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>This article was developed with Ismini Dandanis, Director\/Senior Exercise Physiologist, InForm Health &amp; Exercise<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:cover {\"customOverlayColor\":\"#ffffff\",\"contentPosition\":\"center center\",\"isDark\":false,\"align\":\"full\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"has-background-dim-100 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\"><!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":85580,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/blog\/exercising-with-a-lung-condition-in-hot-weather\/attachment\/exercise-group\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\",\"mediaWidth\":56,\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"imageFill\":true,\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":\"0.69\",\"y\":\"0.65\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:56% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Exercise-group-1024x655.jpg);background-position:69% 65%\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Exercise-group-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85580 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"32px\"},\"color\":{\"text\":\"#000000\"}}} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:32px\"><strong>Find an exercise program<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"17px\"},\"color\":{\"text\":\"#000000\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:17px\">You can learn more about exercise and find a pulmonary rehabilitation or Lungs in Action class near you via the link below or free call <a href=\"tel:1800 654 301\">1800 654 301<\/a> to chat to our team. 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There are also many decisions to be made including treatment at the various stages of the disease as well as emotional and practical concerns. It is important to remember that you are not alone and you do not have to make this journey by yourself.\r\n<h4>Confirming your diagnosis<\/h4>\r\nMake sure you discuss all of your symptoms with your doctor so that they can work with you to choose the best tests to confirm your diagnosis and help develop a treatment plan. There are many different types of diagnostic imaging and pathology tests used to accurately diagnose and stage lung cancer. Based on the diagnostic test results, your doctor will assign the cancer a stage which helps your health care team determine the best treatment.\r\n<h4>Understanding your diagnosis<\/h4>\r\nIt is important to understand your diagnosis. You may have many questions and may not know where to begin or what questions to ask. 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