Sometimes a lung tumor contains more than one type of cancerous cell. So the treatment should be based on the type of lung cancer, the size, location and extent of the tumor and the general health of the patient. There are many treatments, which may be used alone or in combination. The most widely used therapies for lung cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy and radiation are very effective at relieving symptoms. The following are most effective treatments :

- Surgery
- Aggressive surgery (long-term control)
- Palliative Procedures (relief of symptoms)
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Photodynamic therapy