Key Points
- Side effects from treatment are very common.
- There are things you can do to ease these side effects.
- Talking to your doctor as soon as you have a significant or unexpected side effects is the best way to safely manage your side effects.
- Ask your doctor to refer you to a palliative care specialist. This is a type of doctor that specializes in side effect management.
Track your side effects using the Medication Tracker or the Treatment Organizer.
Below are some common side effects you might experience and strategies for coping.
Take Action
Other lung cancer patients can be great sources of wisdom. Join our Lung Cancer Survivors online support community and see how others cope with lung cancer side effects.
Reviewed and approved by the American Lung Association Scientific and Medical Editorial Review Panel.
Page last updated: November 17, 2022