Basically, therapy should be carried out according to the stage. To do this, a so-called “staging” is first necessary. Here, studies such as

• Computed tomography (slice X-ray),
• PET-CT (weakly radioactive sugar marks cancer cells),
• Bronchoscopy (mirroring the airways) and
• Mediastinoscopy (mediosmoscopy)

the exact extent of the disease is recorded.
Early stages are then operated on directly. Operations in very advanced stages usually cannot improve survival, so chemotherapy, possibly in conjunction with radiation therapy, is the domain here.
The middle stages - when the lymph nodes in the mediastinum or at the root of the lung are affected - are treated according to modern concepts, combined with surgical removal and chemotherapy (before or after the operation).

More detailed information can be found at Thoraxchirurgie.

In addition to surgical and radiation therapy, drug therapy plays an important role in the treatment of lung tumors. The doctors at the Clinic for Medical Oncology are the main cooperation partners of the Lung Cancer Center. You are already involved in the treatment process when the therapy plan is drawn up as part of the interdisciplinary tumor conference.
Through interdisciplinary exchange with other departments of the tumor center, comprehensive and high-quality treatment and care can be guaranteed. Drug therapy/chemotherapy is determined individually for each patient.
The University Clinic for Medical Oncology makes a valuable contribution to the global effort to understand the biological mechanisms of cancer and to treat them specifically and with as few side effects as possible by participating in numerous local, national and international clinical research programs. This enables us to offer our patients the most modern cancer therapies and give them the opportunity to benefit from therapies that are not yet available on the pharmaceutical market under the strictest safety precautions and quality assurance measures.

More detailed information can be found on the Medizinischen Onkologie.

Radiation therapy plays an important role in the treatment of lung tumors alongside surgical and drug therapy.
The physicians at the Radiation Oncology Clinic are the main cooperation partners of the Lung Cancer Center. You are already involved in the treatment process when the therapy plan is drawn up as part of the interdisciplinary tumor conference.

The radiation treatments are carried out on the premises of the University Clinic for Radiation Oncology in the Inselspital. You will be looked after and accompanied by our specialists. The most modern equipment and all scientifically tested and recognized therapy options are available for the treatment of lung tumors.

Through regular communication with the other organ centers and departments of the tumor center, we can guarantee you comprehensive and high-quality care and treatment. Detailed information about radiation therapy, the treatment options and the process can be found on the Webseite der Radio-Onkologie.