Do any cancers go away on their own?

It's rare for cancer to go away on its own without treatment; in almost every case, treatment is required to destroy the cancer cells. That's because cancer cells do not function the way normal cells do.

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It’s rare for cancer to go away on its own without treatment; in almost every case, treatment is required to destroy the cancer cells. That’s because cancer cells do not function the way normal cells do. While normal cells can stop growing and will die off if they become displaced, cancer cells grow continuously and can break away to spread to other parts of the body. As such, lung cancer without treatment leads to the tumor continuing to grow and spreading throughout the body.

Treatment for lung cancer

Lung cancer treatment is highly individualized, as the optimal plan depends on the type, stage, location and makeup of the cancer. An oncologist will also take the patient’s age, symptoms, overall health and preferences into account as well. Treatment may entail:

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

Surgery, such as a wedge resection, segmental resection, lobectomy or pneumonectomy

Immunotherapy

Clinical trials

Treating lung cancer at Moffitt Cancer Center

Patients who come to Moffitt Cancer Center for lung cancer treatment have access to a wide range of specialists, including highly experienced pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists. These specialists collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient and meet collectively as a tumor board to discuss their patients’ cases. This ensures our patients receive the expertise of multiple specialists who are widely regarded as the leaders in their respective fields. What’s more, at Moffitt, we know that a cancer journey is not just physical; it’s also emotional. That’s why we have supportive care specialists who offer counseling services, tobacco treatment, spiritual guidance, advance care planning and other helpful services. You won’t be alone in your cancer journey. To learn more about lung cancer and the risks of moving forward without treatment, contact Moffitt today at 1-888-663-3488 or submit a new patient registration form online.

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Common symptoms at the end of life include the following: Delirium. Feeling very tired. Shortness of breath. Pain. Coughing. Constipation. Trouble swallowing. Rattle sound with breathing. More items... •

cancer.gov - Last Days of Life (PDQ®)–Patient Version - NCI

The end of life may be months, weeks, days, or hours. It is a time when many decisions about treatment and care are made for patients with cancer. It is important for families and healthcare providers to know the patient's wishes ahead of time and to talk with the patient openly about end-of-life plans. This will help make it easier for family members to make major decisions for the patient at the end of life. When treatment choices and plans are discussed before the end of life, it can lower the stress on both the patient and the family. It is most helpful if end-of life planning and decision-making begin soon after the cancer is diagnosed and continue during the course of the disease. Having these decisions in writing can make the patient's wishes clear to both the family and the healthcare team. When a child is terminally ill, end-of-life discussions with the child's doctor may reduce the time the child spends in the hospital and help the parents feel more prepared. This summary is about end of life in adults with cancer and where noted, children with cancer. It discusses care during the last days and last hours of life, including treatment of common symptoms and ethical questions that may come up. It may help patients and their families prepare for decisions that they need to make during this time. For more information on end-of-life planning, including palliative and hospice care, see Planning the Transition to End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer.

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