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How to take care of yourself when dealing with NSCLC

How to take care of yourself when dealing with NSCLC

Learn Cancer Immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancerHow to take care of yourself when dealing with NSCLC

Though self-care during NSCLC can be highly individualized, here are some basic steps you can take to move forward from a diagnosis.

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated onAugust, 2026

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.

Medically reviewed by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated onAugust, 2026

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