Lung cancer specialists include oncologists, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, and thoracic surgeons. Oncologists Medical oncologists: Prescribe drugs to treat cancer, such as chemotherapy

Lung cancer specialists include oncologists, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, and thoracic surgeons. 

 Oncologists 

• Medical oncologists: Prescribe drugs to treat cancer, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy 

• Thoracic oncologists: Medical oncologists who specialize in treating lung cancer 

 Pulmonologists 

• Diagnose and treat lung diseases, including lung cancer 

• Help with lung biopsies to determine if cancer is present 

• Help manage side effects of lung cancer 

 Radiation oncologists 

• Use radiation therapy to treat cancer 

• Work with medical oncologists to determine treatment plans 

 Thoracic surgeons 

• Perform surgery to remove lung cancer tumors 

• May use minimally invasive or robot-assisted techniques 

 Other specialists who may be involved in lung cancer treatment include: Palliative care specialists and Respiratory therapists.