What Is Pemetrexed Used For?

HealthSavvy Sign In | Non-small-cell lung cancers can be further divided into those that begin in squamous cells (squamous cell carcinomas) and those that begin elsewhere (non-squamous carcinomas).Surgery is the most common way to treat non-small-cell lung cancer. Cryosurgery, a treatment that freezes and destroys cancer tissue, may be used to control symptoms in the later stages of this disease. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy may also be used to slow the progress of non-small-cell lung cancer and to manage symptoms.For more information, click any of the following eMedTV resources:Pemetrexed may be used with another anticancer drug called cisplatin, depending on whether you have had previous treatment for your lung cancer and whether this is your initial treatment with pemetrexed. Your healthcare provider will recommend the specific chemotherapy regimen that is best for you and your type of cancer.

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