Abstract: . . .  normal, healthy tissues. Targeted treatments tend to cause fewer side effects than conventional chemotherapy. video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) A surgical procedure in which a relatively small incision (cut) is made in the chest and a tiny camera attached to a tube—called a thoracoscope—is inserted. The camera is connected to a video monitor that enables the surgeon to see inside the chest. A lung lobe can be removed through the scope, without opening up the entire chest. Page 18 16 Resources Cancer Care ® 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) www.cancercare.org Lung Cancer Alliance www.lungcanceralliance.org 1-800-298-2436 National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service 1-800-422-6237 www. cancer .gov National Lung Cancer Partnership www.nationallungcancerpartnership.org 1-608-233-7905 People Living with Cancer www.plwc.org To find out about clinical trials: Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups www.CancerTrialsHelp.org National Cancer Institute www. cancer .gov/clinicaltrials 16 Page 19 The information presented in this patient booklet is provided for your general information only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are aware of your specific situation. We encourage you to take information and questions back to your individual health care provider as a way of creating a dialogue and partnership about your cancer and your treatment. All people depicted in the photographs in this . . .
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