Etiology, Investigations, and Treatment in Cases of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is a diagnosis that has risen to the top of the global cancer death toll. Adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma are all types of non-small cell lung cancer. This exercise examines the diagnosis and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and emphasizes the importance of the interprofessional team inpatient care. This review article aims to: review the etiology of non-small cell lung cancer, describe the appropriate steps for non-small cell lung cancer evaluation, outline non-small cell lung cancer management options, and summarize the importance of collaboration and communication among the interprofessional team to improve care coordination for non-small cell lung cancer patients. Following the diagnosis, an interprofessional approach with medical oncology, radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, and pathology should be used to maximize the patient's treatment plan based on their TNM staging at the time of diagnosis.