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Understanding a lung cancer diagnosis
This Lung Foundation Australia booklet provides clear, compassionate information to help people diagnosed with lung cancer and their families understand the condition and navigate care. It explains how the lungs work, outlines different types and stages of lung cancer, and describes diagnostic tests and treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials.
The booklet also covers symptom management, emotional wellbeing, and available support services, helping patients feel informed and supported throughout their care journey.
- Organisation:
- Lung Foundation Australia
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- July 2025
- Last reviewed:
- January 2026
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