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How to take care of yourself when dealing with NSCLC

Written byJameson Kowalczyk

Medically reviewedbyAnn Wendling, MD, MPHin August 2024

Updated onOctober 23, 2024

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Cancer Living with Chronic Illness

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

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