A diagnosis of lung cancer can bring to the forefront a variety of emotions and decisions for you and your loved ones. Navigating the path forward can be challenging. Once you’ve had time to process the implications of the initial diagnosis, you’ll need to make critical decisions about your care team, treatment options, and many other important issues.
Minnesota Oncology hopes this guide will be a helpful starting point in gathering the information you need to make informed choices for your treatment journey.
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Choosing who will provide your care is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during your cancer treatment, reach out to us at 844.317.4673 with questions or request an appointment online.
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A lung cancer guide to help in gathering the information you need to make informed choices for your treatment journey.
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