Targeted therapy drugs are a type of cancer treatment that work by targeting specific molecules or genes that are present in cancer cells. These drugs are designed to attack cancer cells while minimizing damage to normal cells.

Some common targeted therapy drugs used in the treatment of lung cancer include:

• Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors: Erlotinib | Gefitinib | Afatinib | Osimertinib
• Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitors: Crizotinib  | Alectinib | Brigatinib | Ceritinib | Lorlatinib
• ROS1 inhibitors: Crizotinib
• Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors: Bevacizumab | Ramucirumab
• Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors: Pembrolizumab | Nivolumab \ Durvalumab

Targeted therapy drugs are typically given orally and are often used to treat advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). They may be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. The specific targeted therapy drug or combination of drugs used will depend on the individual patient’s needs and the stage of their cancer. It is important to discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider.

Immunotherapy drugs are a type of cancer treatment that work by boosting the immune system to help it recognize and attack cancer cells. They are often used in the treatment of lung cancer, especially in cases where other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy have not been effective.

Some common immunotherapy drugs used in the treatment of lung cancer include:

• Programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitors: Pembrolizumab \ Nivolumab
• Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors: Atezolizumab | Durvalumab
• Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4) inhibitors: Ipilimumab

Immunotherapy drugs are typically given by intravenous infusion and can be used alone or in combination with other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. They are often used to treat advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The specific immunotherapy drug or combination of drugs used will depend on the individual patient’s needs and the stage of their cancer. It is important to discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider.

Steroids may be used to help reduce inflammation and swelling caused by cancer or cancer treatment.