Lung Cancer at Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Get the facts on lung cancer, from the differences between types to early signs to treatment breakthroughs. Fred Hutch is here for you with expert care and support.

Lung cancer symptoms can vary depending on the stage and type of lung cancer you have. In its very early stages, lung cancer often has no noticeable symptoms, which makes it difficult to detect.

Lung cancer stages describe how far lung cancer has spread. Learn more about each stage and why it matters in treatment planning.

Lung cancer screening is crucial for detecting the disease early, when treatment is most effective. Screening usually involves testing people who may be at a higher risk, like people who have smoked for a long time or individuals who have been frequently exposed to secondhand smoke or harmful substances like asbestos.

Treatment for lung cancer depends on the type and stage of lung cancer you have, as well as your overall health. Common treatments used include surgery, proton therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Sometimes patients only need one treatment type but oftentimes receive a combination.

Meet your lung cancer care team at Fred Hutch, from medical oncologists to supportive care specialists, all dedicated to your treatment.

To give you access to the most innovative therapies, we unite the leading researchers and cancer specialists at Fred Hutch and UW Medicine so you can take part in lung cancer clinical trials not available everywhere.

Our Lung Cancer Early Detection and Prevention Clinic evaluates patients with pulmonary nodules (lung growths) or other abnormalities that might be signs of lung cancer. We also offer the latest information on risk factors and screening for people at high risk.

Find expert lung cancer care at Fred Hutch locations. Explore treatment options backed by compassionate, world-class oncology teams.