Managing overview

After surgery and treatment, your doctor will tell you what kind of tests you'll need to monitor your progress and search for signs of a recurrence. He or she will tell you what symptoms you should keep an eye out for. Our section on lung cancer symptoms lists some of them.

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If you are a smoker, it is important to quit. You may think that the damage has already been done and it doesn't matter whether you keep smoking, but in fact if you have developed lung cancer once, you are at higher risk of developing it again (Video: Video: Why cancer patients should stop smoking). Quitting smoking can lower your odds of a recurrence, as well as improve your overall health. Taking other steps toward a healthful lifestyle, such as exercising when your doctor gives you the go-ahead and eating a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, will also help your overall condition.

During and following treatment, you may experience side effects, depending on what kind of therapies you receive. Be sure to ask your doctor how best to cope with any side effects.

This section contains more information on:

• Common side effects of lung cancer treatment
• Caring for your bones